California's Newsom offers 'open hand' to China amid Trump trade war

Governor calls for expanded CHIPS Act and targeted tariffs in Nikkei interview

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasized the scale of trade with Asia, noting the state is "disproportionately impacted" by U.S. tariffs. (Photo by Yujin Yanaseko) 

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NEW YORK -- California remains open to Chinese trade as President Donald Trump's 145% tariff on Beijing threatens the largest state economy in the U.S, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in an online interview with Nikkei Asia on Friday.

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