California Governor Gavin Newsom has reacted to President Trump's recent tariff announcements by emphasizing California's readiness to engage with global trading partners. In a video message, he stated that the state, which represents 14% of the U.S. GDP, is prepared to explore new trade opportunities in light of tariff actions affecting imports, particularly from China. Despite constitutional limitations on state-level trade actions, Newsom positions California as a stable partner while facing criticism from the White House regarding local issues that he should prioritize instead.
We will not sit idly by during Trump's tariff war. We make up 14% of the US GDP. We're the 5th largest economy in the world.
California remains a stable partner, and I've directed my administration to look at new opportunities to expand trade.
Gavin Newsom should focus on out-of-control homelessness, crime, regulations, and unaffordability in California instead of trying his hand at international dealmaking.
It was not immediately clear to what 'opportunities' Newsom was referring.
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