February 3, 2025
Democrats US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Governor Kathy Hochul and state Attorney General Tish James all put out statements over the weekend, saying that Republican President Donald Trump was making a big mistake by pushing for tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Gillibrand, Hochul and James all say the tariffs will make prices go up in the U.S.
“The chaos, uncertainty, and disorder fueled by the Trump administration is wreaking economic havoc on families and communities across New York,” said Senator Gillibrand. “A government funding freeze would put both the public safety and well-being of New Yorkers at risk. The Trump administration seems intent on harming New York families. While so much remains in question from this past week, it is imperative that everyone know what is at stake for our city, state, and nation.”
“The public servants who go to work every day to care for New Yorkers and keep them safe rely on federal funds to do their jobs,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James. “This administration is putting New Yorkers in danger by pushing massive cuts to resources that support our most vulnerable communities and public safety efforts statewide. I am leading a coalition of attorneys general to end this destructive policy, and I thank Senator Gillibrand for her partnership as we fight to protect these funds that keep our communities safe.”
Last night, speaking with reporters in a brief press conference near Air Force One, President Trump acknowleged that there will “be some pain,” from the tariffs placed on Mexico and Candada. Focusing mostly on Candada, the president said, “The U.S. gives $200 billion dollars a year to Candada. For what? What do we get out of it?”
