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Trump Praises 'Cash Cow' Data Centers as His Neighbors Reject Major Project
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Fusion42 · 16 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has implemented a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers (≥50MW) citing electricity demand and environmental concerns, whilst a major expansion project in Palm Beach County was rejected by commissioners following community opposition. President Trump publicly criticised New York's decision, calling data centers 'cash cows' for regional economies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure.
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If you're planning a hyperscale data centre in the US, permitting just got harder and longer in at least six states now considering moratoria or restrictions. The battleground has shifted from federal policy to county commissioners and town halls — which means you need land where the neighbours have already won or don't exist.
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