President Trump’s tariff struggle with New York’s neighbor Canada will damage companies and shoppers within the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul claimed Sunday.
“Canada and New York State are really part of one region,” Hochul stated on MSNBC’s “The Weekend” program.
New York’s borders the Montreal-Quebec and Toronto-Ontario areas. The Peace Bridge connects Buffalo with Fort Erie, Ontario.
“Canada, and this is not a surprise, is talking about retaliatory tariffs on our products. Our businesses are going to feel this immediately,” Hochul stated.
“Why are we doing this?”
She stated New York is an financial engine for the nation, so a tariff struggle can have a “ripple effect” throughout the nation.
“This is going to be an additional tax on New York residents and American residents. I don’t see a way around it,” the governor stated.
Hochul hoped that Trump’s tariffs are a brief act to get Canada and Mexico’s consideration to assist tackle the fentanyl disaster. She famous she has put extra sources on the northern border to crack down on fentanyl smuggling.
The most recent on President Trump’s tariffs
Trump slapped a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada this weekend. He acknowledged that the levy might trigger “pain” for Individuals, however stated “it will all be worth it.”
