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The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “Tariffs are not only a tax on everyday New Yorkers, but they are also being imposed in a chaotic and costly manner. We have long been critics of volatile and unpredictable policy environments and the costs that can arise from poorly thought-out policies.  […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “As an organization that has long advocated for taxpayers, economic growth, and businesses and trade organizations from across Upstate New York, it is critical to speak out against actions that will lead to the opposite of our mission.  “Implementing these double-digit tariffs […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “Imposing double-digit tariffs on our state’s largest trading partner is incredibly misguided and will undoubtedly impact the prices of necessary goods purchased by New York residents. From everyday grocery items to those needed for large-scale projects or construction, New Yorkers should […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, executive director of Upstate United “As of today, twenty-two states have filed lawsuits against New York’s ill-advised Climate Change Superfund Act (The Act). We have said all along that The Act is arbitrary in who it targets and won’t hold the world’s largest producers, like China, […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “Despite affordability being a top concern of everyday New Yorkers, we should all prepare to pay more as a result of tariffs on goods and services that we consume daily. “Make no mistake, these tariffs on our most important trading partner, […]