[tomder55]

Screw Trump and DC . says Gavin Newsom.

California leads the nation as the #1 state for agriculture and manufacturing—and it's our workers, families, and farmers who stand to lose the most from this Trump tax hike and trade war. To our international partners: As the fifth largest economy in the world, the Golden State will remain a steady, reliable partner for generations to come, no matter the turbulence coming out of Washington. California is not Washington, D.C.

Governor Newsom directs state to pursue strategic relationships with international trading partners; urges exemptions of California-made products from tariffs | Governor of California


White House spokesperson Kush Desai responded

Gavin Newsom should focus on out-of-control homelessness, crime, regulations, and unaffordability in California instead of trying his hand at international dealmaking.

Newsome doubled down.

TO OUR TRADING PARTNERS AROUND THE GLOBE — California is here and ready to talk. 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. We’re not scared to use our market power to fight back against the largest tax hike of our lifetime.”

I think he should concentrate on keeping California businesses in the state . The state's taxes and regulations are just as damaging to businesses as tariffs are.

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said it best in August when they announced their move out of the state.

“We believe California has a number of policies that raise costs, that hurt consumers, that discourage investment and ultimately we think that’s not good for the economy in California and for consumers,”

Chevron to Leave California for Texas, as Regulations Mount in Golden State - Texans for Lawsuit Reform

[jlisenbe]

Newsome's objective is not to buddy up to China, but rather to oppose Trump in all ways and at all costs.