# Trump slams New York's data center moratorium Trump calls data centers 'money machines' while warning of job losses. - **Source:** [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/79f53521-ac80-47b3-a22a-4ca0719d25a1 ## Trump's reaction Donald Trump strongly criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul's one-year moratorium on AI data centers. Trump argued these facilities are 'money machines' and the state is missing a major economic opportunity. ## Hochul's rationale Governor Hochul explained the moratorium is necessary to assess environmental impacts of data centers' energy and water usage. New York became the first state to impose a statewide moratorium on large-scale AI data centers. ## Economic concerns Trump warned the moratorium could shift billions in investments to states like Texas and Arizona. Developers also expressed concerns about the decision's negative impact on the investment climate. ## National debate Data centers have become an increasingly contentious issue across the US. While projects were canceled in New Hampshire, many communities voice concerns about electricity demand and water usage. ## Environmental concerns The moratorium aims to evaluate hyperscale data centers' impacts on grid reliability and water resources. No new permits will be issued until a long-term AI infrastructure framework is established. ## Industry turning point This decision reflects efforts to balance AI industry growth with sustainability concerns. Its outcomes could influence policies in other states as well. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-urges-new-york-reverse-ai-data-center-pause-2026-7 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._