SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s action to impose tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China:
“Tariffs are nothing more than a tax on hardworking American families — driving up the cost of groceries, cars, and essential goods.” Governor Gavin Newsom
California is the fifth-largest economy in the world and is the country’s largest importer and second-largest exporter. The state relies heavily on trade with Mexico, Canada, and China, particularly for manufactured goods and agricultural products that employ Californians across the state. Over 40% of California imports come from Mexico, Canada, and China. Imports from these countries were $203.3 billion of the total $491.5 billion California imported in 2024.
Retaliatory tariffs will impact California businesses and exporters. Mexico, Canada, and China are California’s top 3 export destinations. Tariffs also hurt builders. The tariffs will affect access to important construction materials critical to rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires.
Via The White House
President Trump is Putting American Workers First — And Bringing Back American Manufacturing
President Donald J. Trump is standing up for American workers, strengthening American industries, and making clear to the world that America will no longer be ripped off — a push that has already delivered historic results.
President Trump is leveling the playing field for American workers.
- President Trump restored a 25% tariff on steel imports and elevated the tariff to 25% on aluminum imports to protect these critical American industries from unfair foreign competition.
- The move was praised by the Steel Manufacturers Association, the Aluminum Association, and businesses across the country.
- Robert Simon, CEO of JSW Steel USA, praised the steel and aluminum tariffs “as a project that will flood the U.S. with jobs as trading partners move their industries to U.S. soil to avoid tariffs.”
- President Trump unveiled a plan for fair and reciprocal trade, making clear to the world that the United States will no longer tolerate being ripped off — a plan met with praise across the board.
- American Iron and Steel Institute: “American steel producers know well the negative impact of foreign unfair trade practices, including subsidies, currency manipulation and other unfair and discriminatory policies and practices, on domestic industries and their workers.”
- Renewable Fuels Association: “For almost a decade now, we have spent precious time and resources fighting back against an unfair and unjustified tariff regime imposed by Brazil’s government on U.S. ethanol imports … We thank President Trump for taking this action and hope this reciprocal tariff will help encourage a return to free and fair ethanol trade relationship with Brazil.”
President Trump is securing historic investments as companies seek to make their products in America instead of paying tariffs.
- Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida said President Trump’s tariffs could push the car manufacturer to move its production from Mexico to the U.S.
- Honda is expected to produce its next-generation Civic hybrid model in Indiana.
- After a meeting with President Trump, Stellantis announced it will reopen its assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois — putting 1,500 employees back to work — and build its next-generation Dodge Durango in Detroit, Michigan. The company also announced new investments in their Toledo, Ohio, and Kokomo, Indiana, facilities.
In total, President Trump has secured nearly $2 trillion in new U.S. investments.
- TSMC announced an unprecedented $100 billion investment in U.S.-based semiconductor chip manufacturing.
- Apple announced a historic $500 billion investment that will create 20,000 new U.S.-based jobs.
- President Trump announced the largest artificial intelligence infrastructure project in history, securing $500 billion in planned private sector investment — with major CEOs agreeing it would not have been possible without President Trump’s leadership.
- President Trump secured a $20 billion investment by DAMAC Properties to build new U.S.-based data centers.
- Wisconsin-based Clarios, a leader in low-voltage energy storage, announced a $6 billion plan to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing.
- Eli Lilly and Company announced a $27 billion investment in its U.S.-based manufacturing.
- Saudi Arabia declared its intention to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years.
- Taiwan pledged to boost its investment in the United States.
- Electronics giants Samsung and LG “are considering moving their plants in Mexico to the U.S.” now that President Trump is back in office.
