Congressman Tim Walberg says he’s concerned about the effect that higher diesel and fertilizer prices are having on farmers throughout his district as the war in Iran continues, but he believes the bombing campaign is necessary.
Walberg tells us although farmers are feeling a squeeze right now, gasoline prices are still lower than they were under President Joe Biden. He also believes the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will be short-lived.
“And I think western allies that are now saying that they will assist in opening up that plot of ground and water with the Strait of Hormuz, I think we should see some positives coming,” Walberg said.
Walberg is also expecting the Middle East to become more aligned with western interests once the war is over. We asked if Congress should be involved if the president wants to send in ground troops.
“If it’s a mop-up of this activity, which is clearly in line with responding defensively to all of the attacks that Iran has perpetrated on the United States and its citizens for the past 47 years, I don’t think it’s necessary. But if we escalate it, where it’s an actual ground war, then probably Congress ought to be consulted and then we have to make up our mind.”
Walberg tells us he hopes the conflict does not require U.S. troops on the ground and that he believes current objectives are mostly being met.
As for the farmers, Walberg is expecting the next Farm Bill to be approved around Easter, which he says will give growers a boost nationwide.
