Texas Governor Wants A '100% Tariff' On People Moving From NYC To Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced plans to impose a "100% tariff" on New Yorkers moving to Texas after the polls close on Election Day. Abbott, a Republican, made this statement on Monday (November 3), a day before New Yorkers voted in a highly anticipated mayoral race between Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent.

Abbott's announcement, made via a post on the social media platform X, has raised questions about its feasibility. The power to impose tariffs is typically under federal jurisdiction, not state authority, as noted by Fox News. Abbott's office has not provided further details on how such a tariff would be implemented.

The NYC mayoral race has drawn national attention, with President Donald Trump endorsing Cuomo. Trump expressed concerns over Mamdani's "Tax the rich" policy, which has sparked fears of a mass exodus of wealthy residents from New York City. According to New York Post, Trump has also threatened to withhold federal funds from New York City if Mamdani wins.

Abbott's proposal has been met with skepticism, as the legality and practicality of such a state-imposed tariff remain unclear. The outcome of the New York City mayoral race and its potential impact on migration patterns to Texas will be closely monitored.