# BlackRock CEO Warns U.S. Data Center Ban Could Trigger Recession

> BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says U.S. data center moratorium risks recession, linking it to AI infrastructure investment.
- Title: BlackRock CEO Warns U.S. Data Center Ban Could Trigger…
- Summary: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says U.S. data center moratorium risks recession, linking it to AI infrastructure investment. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns a U.S…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/people/32969
- Published: 2026-10-16T02:48:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: larry fink, blackrock, u.s. data center moratorium, recession, ai infrastructure, gdp, october 14, crypto, finance
## Larry Fink's Recession Warning
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned a U.S. data-center construction moratorium would cause recession.

> if we have a moratorium of some sort in this country, we will be in a recession
## Data Center Permit Pause Details
New York's July 14 permit pause requires environmental reviews for data centers using 50 megawatts or more.
## National Economic Impact
BlackRock's $15.5 trillion assets under management and $205 billion net inflows during the quarter highlight economic exposure.
## Key takeaway

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns a U.S. data-center construction pause would cause recession by reducing AI infrastructure investment.