Western New York CEOs report downbeat view of state business climate

14 articles · Updated · Buffalo News · May 1

The latest survey says executives in western New York are gloomy about current conditions and do not expect the state's business environment to improve.
Tariffs were cited as a key factor behind the pessimism, adding pressure to businesses already concerned about weak conditions across New York state.
The findings point to persistent unease among regional business leaders, suggesting trade policy and the wider state climate remain major concerns for companies.

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