Overnight, Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs against imported goods from Canada and Mexico officially went into effect, triggering a trade war.
Economists agree that Trump’s tariffs would cost the average American family hundreds — even thousands — of dollars.
And the stakes are especially high for New Mexicans.
Businesses in our state export billions of dollars of goods to Mexico. Trump’s tariffs will result in less demand for New Mexico’s goods and less commerce with our state’s top international trading partner.
That’s a big deal — it could impact about 14,000 jobs and well over 1,000 companies, many of them small and medium businesses that provide jobs for families in our state. Those cross-border operations or partnerships will be impacted, and so will their employees.
I know what it’s like to decide between rent and groceries, and I understand the deep financial pain Trump’s tariffs can bring to our families.
That’s why as Governor, I will fight fiercely for policies that will lower costs for New Mexicans, strengthen our local economy, and make life easier for our families and children.
Thank you,
Deb Haaland
