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Hochul Defends Farmers Amid Trade Wars | Albany News
Governor Kathy Hochul hit the New York State Fair this year with a powerful message: farmers are hurting from U.S.-Canada trade wars, and she’s stepping in to fix it. She slammed federal political theater as a distraction, called out the absurdity of renaming Lake Ontario, and rolled out a $30 million tariff relief fund for agribusinesses. Hearing firsthand from maple syrup producers, vintners, and orchardists—whose livelihoods depend on cross-border ties—she underscored the human cost. With rural Democrats gaining ground, Hochul’s fair visit was both a rallying cry for farmers and a…
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