Governors are bolstering international trade diplomacy to weather the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and guard against economic repercussions for their states.
Leaders from nearly a dozen states have promoted foreign partnerships on trade missions this year to Canada, South Korea, Taiwan, and beyond. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) launched a March Mexico visit by signing an agreement to collaborate on electric transportation and agriculture tech investments. Six northeastern governors plan to meet with Canadian premiers in Boston in June to talk tariffs, noting their residents rely on Canadian energy and other exports.
The efforts—a mix of challenging Trump’s ...