California Governor Gavin Newsom has criticized President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to impose a 25% tariff on Mexico, calling it a betrayal. Newsom made these comments during a recent visit to the southern border, demonstrating his opposition to the proposed economic policy. The idea that you’re going to cut off your nose to spite your face by putting a tariff on the economy of Mexico that directly impacts the economic well-being and health of the United States, particularly in border states and notably in California, is not only short-sighted, it’s a betrayal, Newsom said. Trump’s proposed tariff plan is designed to pressure Mexico into taking more dramatic steps to halt the flow of migrants attempting to cross the U.S. border. However, the plan has been highly controversial, with many business leaders and politicians, including Newsom, expressing concerns about the potential negative impact it could have on the economy.
In his recent visit to the southern border, California Governor Gavin Newsom harshly criticized President Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariff plan. Governor Newsom believes this tariff plan would have damaging effects on the American economy and further strain US-Mexico relations, labeling it a betrayal. Newsom...