Newsom: California now world's fourth-largest economy
- California's economy became the world's fourth largest in 2024, Governor Newsom stated.
- The state achieved this ranking by surpassing Japan's nominal GDP.
- Globally, California now ranks behind only the United States, China, and Germany.
- In 2024, California's GDP reached $4.1 trillion, exceeding Japan's $4.02 trillion.
- The governor's office highlighted this data while challenging federal tariff policies.
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