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State lawmakers from northern New York agree with Governor Kathy Hochul that affordability is the watchword as the legislative session continues. But they have some disagreements about how to accomplish it.
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The Liberal Party of Canada has chosen Mark Carney as its new leader and, as the party in power, will swear him in as the country’s new Prime Minister of Canada. The election came as a surprise and interests north and south of the border are curious to see how Carney responds to the escalating trade war with the U.S.
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President Trump’s tariff policy has created confusion and retaliation from Canada.
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Premier Doug Ford says Ontario will impose a surcharge on electricity purchased by Minnesota, Michigan and New York in response to 25 percent tariffs imposed on Canada by the Trump Administration.
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The United States imposed 25 percent tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods at midnight Tuesday. Canada immediately announced reciprocal tariffs. Northern border interests are watching the leaders of both countries as negotiations continue and the economic ramifications of the border taxes begin to be felt.
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State Senator Pat Fahy warns New York is facing threats from Washington's new agenda.
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Northern New York border interests are criticizing the Trump Administration’s less than 24-hour turnaround over tariff implementation.
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Vermont businesses are weighing in about prospective tariffs.
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The Quebec Delegate General in New York was in Plattsburgh on Friday to attend a Chamber of Commerce event and promote the economic and cultural ties that bind the cross-border region. His visit occurred just before the Trump Administration announced a pause until March on threatened 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada.
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Interests on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border remain wary despite a month-long pause in threatened tariffs.