Democrats slam Trump’s Iran war for driving up fertiliser and energy costs

Democrats have continued to criticise the domestic impact of President Trump’s war on Iran. Senator Tammy Baldwin said in a post on X: “President Trump’s war of choice in Iran has sent the cost of fertilizer and gas through the roof for our farmers.” A large share of the world’s fertiliser supply is exported by Gulf states and moves through the Strait of Hormuz. Mark Warner, chair of the Senate intelligence committee, said: “From gas prices to home costs, Trump’s war of choice is making it harder and harder to afford the life you want.”