Trump "Economic Restart on May 1"‥Cuomo "We Are Not Kings"

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] U.S. President Donald Trump announced that some states will resume economic activities starting May 1. Meanwhile, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo asserted, "We have no king," escalating the conflict between the two.

At a press conference held at the White House Rose Garden on the 14th (local time), President Trump stated, "I have total authority over reopening the economy, and some states will be able to end social distancing guidelines and reopen their economies before the end of April."

President Trump added, "The plan for reopening the economy is in its final stages," dismissing claims that governors hold the authority to reopen the economy.

Earlier that day, Larry Kudlow, Chairman of the National Economic Council, also mentioned that President Trump would soon make a significant announcement regarding the reopening of the economy.

President Trump's remarks came after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo strongly criticized Trump's eagerness to reopen the economy prematurely.

Governor Cuomo, following the announcement that six northeastern states including New York would jointly discuss reopening the economy, responded even more aggressively to President Trump's pressure.

In an interview with NBC, Governor Cuomo said, "We have a president, not a king," rejecting President Trump's claim that he holds the authority to reopen the economy.

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