Greg Abbott, Texas and New York
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll impose a 100% tariff on New Yorkers moving to Texas after Election Day amid the city’s heated Cuomo–Mamdani mayoral race.
Monday afternoon, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a $10,000 reward for information leading to Dennis' arrest. Abbott said the Texas Department of Public Safety has also added Dennis to its 10 Most Wanted fugitives list.
In response to speculation about New Yorkers relocating to Texas after the results of New York City’s mayoral race, Gov. Abbott announced on X on Monday that he would impose a “100% tariff” on anyone moving from the Big Apple after Tuesday’s elections.
Abbott's quip—likening potential New York City movers to imported goods—was a nod both to President Donald Trump's tariffs and the anxieties over a possible wave of ex-New Yorkers who don't support Mamdani seeking refuge in Texas.
Zohran Mamdani's critics say a mayoral win would cause millionaires to flee—serving a blow to the Big Apple's economy.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vowed to impose a “100% tariff” on New Yorkers moving to Texas after Election Day, sparking legal and political backlash. Experts say states lack the authority to impose tariffs,
The power to impose tariffs falls within the federal government’s authority in the Constitution, not the states.
It looks like Greg Abbott isn't exactly big on the prospect of hanging out with either Yankees or Mets fans ... because he basically told New Yorkers to think twice about moving to Texas.
Proposition Q would increase city property taxes by more than 20%, generating $110 million to fund homelessness programs and other initiatives. Election Day is Tuesday.