New York (CNN Business) Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has ordered a financial incentive package for Nike to be withdrawn because the company canceled a sneaker featuring the "Betsy Ross" American flag.

In a series of tweets early Tuesday, the Republican governor said he was disappointed in Nike's "terrible" decision , which he called a "shameful retreat." Ducey said he believes Nike's action shows it lacks pride and appreciation for American history. He condemned the company for bowing to political correctness.

Words cannot express my disappointment at this terrible decision. I am embarrassed for Nike. 3/ — Doug Ducey (@dougducey) July 2, 2019

Ducey ordered the Arizona Commerce Authority to withdraw all financial incentive dollars under its discretion that the state was providing for Nike to build a factory in Goodyear, Arizona, which is near Phoenix.

Nike has made its decision, and now we're making ours. I've ordered the Arizona Commerce Authority to withdraw all financial incentive dollars under their discretion that the State was providing for the company to locate here. 7/ — Doug Ducey (@dougducey) July 2, 2019

"Arizona's economy is doing just fine without Nike," he said. "We don't need to suck up to companies that consciously denigrate our nation's history."

It's unclear how much money from the incentive plan is under the state's jurisdiction. The city of Goodyear entered into an agreement with Nike in May to waive about $1 million in permit and review fees for a manufacturing facility the company plans to build there. The city of Goodyear also said it would reimburse Nike up to $1 million for a total of 505 jobs the company promised to create at the plant.

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