President Trump’s illegal tariffs are nothing more than a tax on hardworking families, driving up the cost of groceries, household essentials, building materials, and countless everyday goods that New Yorkers rely on.
Kathy Hochul: “President Trump’s illegal tariffs are nothing more than a tax on hardworking families, driving up the cost of groceries…”
On the recordAugust 4, 2026
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New York governor on tariffs impact
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