Overview

• Governor Newsom has called on international trade partners to exempt California-made products from retaliatory tariffs imposed in response to President Trump's new federal tariff policies.
• Newsom's administration is pursuing independent trade relationships to protect key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and small business exports from economic harm.
• California's almond industry, a major agricultural exporter, faces potential losses in the billions due to retaliatory tariffs from nations such as China, India, and the European Union.
• The White House dismissed Newsom's efforts, criticizing his focus on international trade instead of addressing state-level issues like homelessness and crime.
• California, the world’s fifth-largest economy, has signed 38 international agreements under Newsom's leadership to strengthen its global trade ties and maintain its economic stability.