To the editor: Gov. Gavin Newsom has fallen again into good graces with me, regardless of his current foray into the MAGA podcast world (“Bucking Trump tariffs, California will push to maintain global trade independently, Newsom says,” April 4). His choice to publicly search financial partnerships with different nations amid the president’s order to impose damaging and unprovoked tariffs on all nations, pal or foe, is a welcome signal of exhibiting some spine.
California’s financial system, like a lot of the nation, is deeply reliant on worldwide commerce and commerce, so it’s encouraging that Newson understands the stakes of the second. Except for the challenges or limitations of some financial measures sponsored by a state that may be legally or virtually pursued, Newsom is exhibiting us that you just don’t have to bend the knee to authentically serve your constituencies. The pushback is overdue.
Anthony Arnaud, Laguna Niguel
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To the editor: Trump’s tariff fiasco is just not regulation; it has been created by presidential decree. Till and except Congress enacts his nationwide tariff coverage, I see no cause why states’ rights — a conventional GOP speaking level — shouldn’t apply to the Golden State now.
Denny Freidenrich, Laguna Seashore
