California, a major hub for U.S. technology companies like Apple and Google, has announced its intent to counteract President Trump's tariffs by forging independent trade relationships. Governor Gavin Newsom revealed plans to engage with countries imposing retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., aiming to secure exemptions for California-made products. Newsom countered by highlighting California's economic significance, citing its leadership in venture capital, new business creation, and Fortune 500 companies.
He also emphasized the state's manufacturing prowess in sectors like aerospace, electronics, and electric vehicles, as well as its agricultural output. Furthermore, he pointed to California's prominence in artificial intelligence, with numerous top AI companies, research institutions, and a substantial share of global AI patents and papers.
"California is not Washington DC"
Newsom, in a video statement, emphasized that Trump's tariffs do not reflect the views of all Americans. He highlighted California's position as a leading state in the U.S. economy and manufacturing, pledging to maintain stable global trade partnerships. "California is not Washington D.C.," he asserted, assuring international partners of the state's reliability.
"Donald Trump's tariffs do not represent all Americans," Newsom said in a video announcement posted to X. "And on behalf of 40 million Americans that live in the great state of California, the tentpole of the U.S. economy … the dominant manufacturing state in America, our state of mind is around supporting stable trading relationships around the globe." Newsom added he's directed his administration to seek out new opportunities to "expand trade" and "remind trading partners around the world that California remains a stable partner."
California's ports handle a significant portion of U.S. imports from China, and the state's trade with Mexico and Canada is substantial. These three nations account for 40% of California's imports and are its primary export destinations. Newsom reiterated California's commitment to consistent partnerships, regardless of federal policy changes.
White House to California's governor
In response, the White House, through spokesperson Kush Desai, criticized Newsom's initiative, suggesting he should prioritize domestic issues like homelessness and crime. "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 Fox News.
He also emphasized the state's manufacturing prowess in sectors like aerospace, electronics, and electric vehicles, as well as its agricultural output. Furthermore, he pointed to California's prominence in artificial intelligence, with numerous top AI companies, research institutions, and a substantial share of global AI patents and papers.
"California is not Washington DC"
Newsom, in a video statement, emphasized that Trump's tariffs do not reflect the views of all Americans. He highlighted California's position as a leading state in the U.S. economy and manufacturing, pledging to maintain stable global trade partnerships. "California is not Washington D.C.," he asserted, assuring international partners of the state's reliability.
"Donald Trump's tariffs do not represent all Americans," Newsom said in a video announcement posted to X. "And on behalf of 40 million Americans that live in the great state of California, the tentpole of the U.S. economy … the dominant manufacturing state in America, our state of mind is around supporting stable trading relationships around the globe." Newsom added he's directed his administration to seek out new opportunities to "expand trade" and "remind trading partners around the world that California remains a stable partner."
California's ports handle a significant portion of U.S. imports from China, and the state's trade with Mexico and Canada is substantial. These three nations account for 40% of California's imports and are its primary export destinations. Newsom reiterated California's commitment to consistent partnerships, regardless of federal policy changes.
White House to California's governor
In response, the White House, through spokesperson Kush Desai, criticized Newsom's initiative, suggesting he should prioritize domestic issues like homelessness and crime. "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 Fox News.
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