California Governor Gavin Newsom stressed the importance of trade with Mexico and immigrant labor at a press conference near the border on Thursday, striking a contrast with President-elect Donald ...

Economists are skeptical that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s overtures will meaningfully protect California businesses and consumers from the fallout to come from President Trump's tariffs.

By Wendy Fry CalMatters Writer Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday, railing against President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the economic damage a 25% tax on goods ...

In a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the beginning of construction on a new Otay Mesa East Port of Entry to coincide with efforts to bolster border security.

Newsom’s office explained that California is heavily dependent on trade with Mexico, Canada and China. In 2024 alone, the state imported $203 billion worth of goods from these countries, which ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he is pursuing agreements with other countries to ensure California is exempted from retaliatory tariffs stemming from President Trump's escalating trade war.

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks on trade and border security while visiting the U.S.- Mexico border in San Diego on Dec. 5, 2024. Photo by Mike Blake, Reuters ...

As the international trade war escalates and markets tumble over tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he’s directed the state to pursue ...