Local leaders address national issues at State of City
UPDATE: At the State of the City Address local leaders discussed local impacts of national hot button topics.
One of the topics discussed was tariffs. CEO of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce, Ricardo Mora, said while President Trump delaying some tariffs for nearly a month is "positive" news, he says some people are still preparing for possible impacts.
"The effects that we're feeling is more, folks trying to brace because of the uncertainty," said Mora.
President Donald Trump signed actions that delay tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada that are covered by the USMCA Free Trade Agreement until April 2nd.
Mayor Renard Johnson echoed Mora's relief for the pause in tariffs, saying they would be devastating for the community.
"What I want to make sure is that we dispel any national narratives about El Paso, we are very safe community, a very loving community. We're America's friendliest city," Johnson told reporters.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- From 11 a.m. to 1:30 today, Mayor Renard Johnson and members of the City Council will meet at the El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza to discuss their visions and plans for El Paso's future.
The event "will provide a platform for the Mayor and City Council members to share their strategies for addressing key priorities, including economic growth, infrastructure improvements, community development, and public policy," the city said in a statement.
