Gavin Newsom Tries Making End Run Around Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he’s seeking direct trade agreements with foreign governments to spare his state from retaliation tied to President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs. Newsom said…
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