California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he is pursuing agreements with other countries to ensure California is exempted from retaliatory tariffs stemming from President Trump's escalating trade war.
Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs spurred global blowback. Newsom — a reported 2028 presidential hopeful — is looking to insulate his state from the fallout.
"I've directed my administration to look at new opportunities to expand trade and to remind our trading partners around the globe that California remains a stable partner."
California is "ready to talk" with global trading partners, Newsom wrote on X.
Referring to the state's economic might, Newsom added his state is "not scared to use our market power to fight back against the largest tax hike of our lifetime."
"Gavin Newsom should focus on out-of-control homelessness, crime, regulations, and unaffordability in California instead of trying his hand at international dealmaking," White House spokesperson Kush Desai told Axios Friday.
Newsom is particularly concerned with retaliatory measures from other countries could impact California's agricultural sector, especially its almond industry, according to Fox News, which first reported the news of the agreements.
Posted by John3262005
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Logan act violation?
You’ve heart of sanctuary cities, but just wait till we roll out our plan for duty free cities! If you’re gonna flout federal law, think big!
The end result of Trump flagrantly ignoring the constitution isn’t a military dictatorship, it’s the federal government going the way of the USSR
California Special Economic Zone
Nullification crises HERE WE COME
Feels like this could lead to a court case where Newsom says “Look, he only had the authority to tariff for X number of days. They don’t get to change the definition of ‘day'”.
What about us in New York 🙁
Would California be interested in joining the EU?