Newsom Says California to Seek Tariff Exemptions From Allies (2)

Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s seeking exemptions for California-made products from retaliatory tariffs and wants to open talks with global allies over new trade relationships, casting the state as a buffer against the fallout of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan.

In a post on X on Friday, Newsom said that he has directed his administration to reassure allies that “California remains a stable trading partner,” even as Trump pushes for a 10% across-the-board tariff on imports and steeper tariffs for some nations.

“Donald Trump’s tariffs do not represent all Americans,” Newsom said. “TO OUR TRADING PARTNERS AROUND THE GLOBE ...