US EditionGavin Newsom takes aim at Trump's 'quixotic' trade agenda, 'inconsistent, chaotic approach' to tariffs
- On April 16, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference at an almond farm opposing President Trump's tariff policy.
- Newsom criticized the administration's approach as inconsistent and chaotic, citing risks to California's economy, the world's fourth largest.
- He announced a 30-second ad funded by his 2022 campaign to air on Fox News, warning tariffs could disrupt essential goods delivery and punish families.
- Newsom stated tariffs "punish families" with shortages expected in school backpacks and Christmas toys, and that Trump's policy risks ending America's economic leadership.
- The opposition highlights tensions amid U.S.-China trade talks and market volatility while White House officials urge Newsom to focus on state issues instead.
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Gavin Newsom Targets Trump Tariffs In Fox News Ad
California Governor Gavin Newsom has targeted Donald Trump‘s tariff agenda in a new advert playing on Fox News. Why It Matters California is a key driver of U.S. economic growth. As the nation’s top importer and second-largest exporter, accounting for more than $675 billion in two-way trade, it wields substantial economic power. The state was named the fourth largest economy in the world—overtaking Japan—by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) …
BSP chief warns trade shocks pose greater threat than supply issues
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. has warned that trade shocks are more damaging than supply shocks—as they can shrink the country’s capital stock and slow growth—which monetary policy is not equipped to address.Remolona said at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings in Washington, D.C. that trade shocks are more challenging to manage than supply shocks and could have lasting impacts on the economy.“Supply shock…
California is No. 1 state for tourism, but may be hit by ‘Trump Slump,’ Newsom says
California hit a new tourism record in 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday, but the high isn’t expected to last thanks to President Trump’s tariffs. Tourism spending last year hit $157.3 billion, up 3% from 2023, and created 24,000 jobs, according to a 2024 economic impact report from Visit California, the state’s nonprofit marketing agency. California is still the No. 1 state for tourism and has the fourth largest economy in the world, but…
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