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REMINDER: Mike Lawler Repeatedly Protected Trump’s Cost-Raising Tariffs That are Sinking New York’s Economy

Times Union: “Nearly all facets of the New York economy have been negatively impacted by the Trump tariffs.”

New Yorkers continue to suffer from Mike Lawler’s repeated votes to rubber-stamp Trump’s chaotic tariffs that are jacking up costs, killing tourism, and slashing jobs across the state.

New reporting from the Times Union reveals that Lawler’s reckless votes blunted New York’s economy in 2025, with Canadian tourism falling 21%, and exports plummeting with nearly half of the state’s global trading partners.

Thanks to Lawler, Trump’s tariffs are leaving American families with $1,700 in higher costs, while New Yorkers are already spending $2,000 more in 2025 with Republicans in power.

REMINDER: While the New York economy suffers, Lawler has doubled down on his votes to protect tariffs, claiming that they will help “reduce overall costs,” and can be an “effective” negotiation tool.

DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi:
“Mike Lawler knows he’s screwing over New Yorkers with his cowardly votes to protect Trump’s cost-spiking tariffs. No matter how hard he tries to hide it, Hudson Valley voters know Lawler is committed to making life more expensive for Hudson Valley families.”

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