Luján Convenes Roundtable Discussion on Tariffs with Business Leaders and Tours Veterans Integration Center

Albuquerque, N.M. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, held a roundtable discussion with business leaders and workers on President Trump’s reckless tariffs and its impacts on the New Mexico economy at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. During the roundtable, Senator Luján engaged in a conversation with representatives from the chambers of commerce to hear directly from business leaders about the impacts President Trump’s tariffs are having on businesses, Main Streets, and New Mexico families.

Following the roundtable, Senator Luján toured the new Veterans Integration Center (VIC) transitional housing campus in Albuquerque and spoke with veterans currently housed at the facility. During the visit, Senator Luján highlighted $1 million he was able to secure through FY24 congressionally directed spending to support the construction of the transitional housing facility. Additionally, Senator Luján discussed the importance of stable housing for veterans and the impacts of cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs by the Trump administration.

Roundtable at Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce

“Costs, chaos, and corruption – that is President Trump’s plan when it comes to tariffs. Over the past few weeks, these tariffs have wreaked havoc on our business community, farmers, manufacturers, and families,” said Senator Luján. “Today, I was proud to convene a roundtable to hear directly from New Mexico’s business leaders about how these tariffs are hurting our small business and making life more expensive for New Mexico families. As a member of the Finance Committee, I am committed to helping our businesses and workers succeed, and I will take points brought up today back to Washington to continue fighting for New Mexico businesses.”

Veterans Integration Center Tour

“Our brave service members put everything on the line to defend our country and freedom, and we must work harder to ensure they’re not left behind when they return home,” said Senator Luján. “It was an honor to tour the new transitional housing campus at the Veterans Integration Center and meet with the veterans housed at the facility. As the nation witnesses ongoing cuts the VA and the dismantling of vital services, I remain committed to pushing back against attacks from the Trump administration on the VA and our veterans. We can always do better by our veterans, and I will continue to fight to ensure veterans in New Mexico and across the country get the support they deserve.”

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