In July 2026, Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York State in the United States, issued an executive order to suspend the approval of large-scale data center projects with an electricity load of 50 megawatts or higher for a duration of one year. This decision was made in response to the energy, environmental, and community impacts arising from the expansion of such projects. With this move, New York State became the first in the country to implement such a prohibition. U.S. President Trump voiced criticism of this decision, emphasizing that data centers serve as a crucial engine for future employment and act as "revenue-generating powerhouses" for the states hosting them. He contended that New York State's action would result in the diversion of associated revenue and job opportunities to states with more favorable tax policies, and urged New York State to promptly reverse its policy.