
04/05/2025
Gavin Newsom is undermining President Trump’s new tariff plan by urging foreign nations to exclude California-made goods from retaliatory taxes. In a video announcement, Newsom criticized Trump’s tariffs and pledged to maintain “stable trading relationships” with global partners.
His administration is particularly concerned about protecting California’s almond industry from losses. Critics, including the White House, say Newsom should focus on fixing California’s internal crises—like homelessness and crime—rather than interfering in federal trade policy, which is constitutionally outside a state’s authority. Meanwhile, President Trump remains confident that the tariffs will boost American manufacturing and the economy.