As Trump’s Illegal War with Iran Drives up Costs at Every Turn, Luján Fights to Tackle Affordability Crisis Hitting New Mexicans and the Agricultural Industry

Luján Concludes Weeklong Tour Across New Mexico Meeting with Industry Experts and New Mexicans to Address President Trump's Affordability Crisis

Las Cruces, N.M. - As President Trump's illegal war with Iran continues to drive up costs across industries, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) brought together experts and representatives from business, health care, housing, family services, and agriculture sectors to address the administration's policies that are increasing operational expenses and hitting pocketbooks across Southern New Mexico.

At the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico, Senator Luján brought together representatives from various sectors, including housing, health care, family and economic support, and business, to address the growing affordability crisis facing New Mexicans. Senator Luján and participants underscored how rising costs are straining families at every level - from housing and health care to groceries and childcare - and discussed his legislative efforts to lower costs, strengthen economic security, and deliver meaningful relief for families across New Mexico.

"New Mexicans are paying the price for the Trump administration's costly and chaotic policies," said Senator Luján. "From higher everyday expenses to growing uncertainty across local industries, families and workers in Southern New Mexico and across our state are feeling the impact. I'm continuing to push back against policies that are driving up costs and hurting working families, while fighting for solutions that lower costs, strengthen local economies, and help our families."

As President Trump's illegal war with Iran continues to drive up costs for the agricultural industry, Senator Luján led a coalition of farmers and agricultural representatives to examine and address the financial strain facing agricultural operations and its impact on New Mexicans. Senator Luján and agricultural experts highlighted how the war with Iran has driven up the costs of inputs - including fuel, fertilizer, and equipment - and is squeezing thin margins and threatening the industry. Senator Luján also outlined policy priorities aimed at lowering costs for producers and consumers, while underscoring his push to reverse SNAP cuts made by Congressional Republicans.

"Across New Mexico, our farmers, ranchers, dairy producers, and entire agriculture industry work tirelessly to provide for our communities. But because of actions taken by this administration, the industry is being hit with higher costs and tremendous uncertainty," said Senator Luján. "To the folks that were able to join me at NMSU: thank you for your time and insight. These conversations will help me fight back against policies that hurt our state's agricultural industry."

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