The California governor says Trump's tariffs "punish families."
In an article from Yahoo News dated June 14, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico, labeling the move as a "manufactured crisis" and a "temper tantrum" that would harm the U.S. economy. Newsom argued that the tariffs would increase costs for American consumers and businesses, particularly in California, which has significant trade with Mexico. He emphasized the potential negative impact on the state's economy, including job losses and increased prices for goods. Newsom's comments were part of a broader critique of Trump's trade policies, which he believed were destabilizing and detrimental to economic growth.