Trump Tariffs Force Cancellation of Hudson Valley's Long-Running Christmas Festival

Trump tariffs blamed for cancellation of NY town's longtime Christmas celebration

A town in New York is saying “Bah, humbug!” after rising costs and tariffs implemented by the Trump administration forced the cancellation of an annual holiday celebration. Organizers behind Rhinebeck’s long-running Sinterklaas celebration canceled the all-day festivities after 26 years due to a combination of rising costs and lack of funding. “It is hard to believe that something as unique...

Trump tariffs force cancellation of Hudson Valley's long-running Christmas festival

Rhinebeck officials said tariffs championed by President Donald Trump had driven up prices for items sold as fundraisers at the Dutchess County Christmas event.

Chris Murphy, Trump’s Tariffs Are Just a Cash Grab

During Sunday’s broadcast of CNN’s State of the Union, Sen. Chris Murphy (D‑CT) accused President Donald Trump of weaponizing tariffs not to boost U.S. manufacturing, but to enrich himself and reward political allies. Host Jake Tapper asked Murphy to respond to the recent imposition of tariffs on Canada. Murphy replied: “I think it’s just further confirmation that these tariffs have nothing to do with us. Prices are going up on everything in thi…

Chris Murphy: Tariffs a Political Tool Trump Is Using to 'Enrich Himself'

Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) claimed President Donald Trump was using tariffs to "enrich himself."