🇺🇸 Trump says he is closely monitoring fertilizer prices amid the Iran conflict.
He warned that the US will not tolerate price gouging and emphasized strong support for American farmers.
This comes as fertilizer prices are already surging globally due to the war:
• Supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz
• Rising oil and natural gas costs
• Tight global fertilizer availability
Global institutions have already warned that rising fertilizer and energy prices are pushing up food costs and increasing food insecurity.
Farmers are feeling the pressure directly:
• Input costs rising sharply
• Crop decisions being affected
• Risk of higher food prices globally
Trump’s message signals potential intervention if prices spike further.
This is no longer just an energy crisis, it is turning into a food and agriculture risk.