ONTARIO, CANADA (WROC) – Wednesday morning, mayors from both Canada and the U.S. met in a virtual news conference to share their concerns on the trade war and possible implications for Canadians and Americans alike.
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans was among the various city leaders invited to weigh in on behalf of both countries to discuss the projected shifts in federal trade policies ahead of President Trump’s action to impose reciprocal tariffs on most imports.
“We’re reliant on our partners to try to do what we can. I think this is another all hands on deck conversation that needs to take place. This is a conversation that not just Rochester can have alone. It also involves our Congressional delegation and our state partners. It’s just not Rochester’s hit. It’s all of our cities across New York State. So, the conversations have to involve a wide multitude of people because we have to show this is not just going to impact one area,” said Mayor Evans…