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California Governor Dismisses US Tariffs, Looks to Outside Trade Agreements

The White House pushes back against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement.
California Governor Dismisses US Tariffs, Looks to Outside Trade Agreements
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at the Davis Ranches in Colusa, Calif., on Dec. 10, 2024. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered his administration on April 4 to pursue new trade relationships with other countries in the wake of the federal government’s move to increase trade tariffs.

The second-term governor came out swinging against the tariffs President Donald Trump implemented on April 2.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.