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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
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SCOOP: Newsom to ask world leaders to exempt California exports from retaliatory tariffs
EXCLUSIVE: California Gov. Gavin Newsom will announce plans Friday afternoon directing the state to pursue "strategic" relationships with countries announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., urging them to exclude California-made products from those taxes, Fox News Digital has learned. Sources in Newsom's administration told Fox News Digital the announcement is a direct response to President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plan, which sets out a baseline duty of 10% on all imports to the U.S. and some higher percentages for other top traders. The Newsom administration is worried that California's almond industry, a major agricultural exporter, will lose billions of dollars as nations like China, India and the European Union move to impose retaliatory tariffs. Here's A Closer Look At Trump's Tariff Plan: What To Know About The New Duties "Gavin Newsom should focus on out-of-control homelessness, crime, regulations, and unaffordability in California instead of trying his hand at international dealmaking," White House spokesperson Kush Desai told Fox News Digital Friday morning. Almonds, California's most valuable food export, account for about 20% of the state's $23.6 billion in agricultural sales abroad and 2.5% of its total exports, according to the California Department of Food & Agriculture. The state produces 80% of the world's supply and exports the majority of its almond crop. Other top agricultural exports include dairy products, pistachios, wine and walnuts. Read On The Fox News App California boasts of being the fifth-largest economy in the world, a vital engine for much of U.S. economic growth, with a gross domestic product of $3.9 trillion — 50% larger than Texas, the nation's second-largest state. The Golden State is the largest importer and second-largest exporter among U.S. states, with more than $675 billion in two-way trade supporting millions of jobs, state officials said. Pence Group Lashes Out At Trump Tariffs Ahead Of 'Liberation Day' Event: 'Tax On American Consumers' Trade with Mexico, Canada and China are also key partners for California, as nearly half of the state's imports come from these countries, totaling $203 billion of the more than $491 billion in goods imported by California last year. A Newsom official said the new Trump tariffs will also affect access to critical supplies, like construction materials, needed to rebuild after the Los Angeles wildfires. The U.S. currently imposes a duty of over 14% on Canadian lumber, with the rate potentially rising to nearly 27% this year. Trump Touts Return Of 'American Dream' In Historic Tariff Announcement State officials also said the retaliatory tariffs will cause "major disruptions" to cross-border supply chains in the California-Baja region, arguing that if component goods are taxed each time they cross the border, the final price of the finished product will increase and be passed onto Californians. "The markets are going to boom. The stock is going to boom, the country is going to boom, and the rest of the world wants to see is there any way they can make a deal," Trump said Thursday leaving the White House. "This is one of the most important days, in my opinion, in American history. It's our declaration of economic independence. For years, hardworking American citizens were forced to sit on the sidelines as other nations got rich and powerful, much of it at our expense," Trump said. "But now it's our turn to prosper, and in so doing, use trillions and trillions of dollars to reduce our taxes and pay down our national debt, and it'll all happen very quickly."Original article source: SCOOP: Newsom to ask world leaders to exempt California exports from retaliatory tariffs
Fox News
04-04-2025
- Business
- Fox News
SCOOP: Newsom to ask world leaders to exempt California exports from retaliatory tariffs
EXCLUSIVE: California Gov. Gavin Newsom will announce plans Friday afternoon directing the state to pursue "strategic" relationships with countries announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., urging them to exclude California-made products from those taxes, Fox News Digital has learned. Sources in Newsom's administration told Fox News Digital the announcement is a direct response to President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plan, which sets out a baseline duty of 10% on all imports to the U.S. and some higher percentages for other top traders. The Newsom administration is worried that California's almond industry, a major agricultural exporter, will lose billions of dollars as nations like China, India and the European Union move to impose retaliatory tariffs. Almonds, California's most valuable food export, account for about 20% of the state's $23.6 billion in agricultural sales abroad and 2.5% of its total exports, according to the California Department of Food & Agriculture. The state produces 80% of the world's supply and exports the majority of its almond crop. Other top agricultural exports include dairy products, pistachios, wine and walnuts. California boasts of being the fifth-largest economy in the world, a vital engine for much of U.S. economic growth, with a gross domestic product of $3.9 trillion — 50% larger than Texas, the nation's second-largest state. The Golden State is the largest importer and second-largest exporter among U.S. states, with more than $675 billion in two-way trade supporting millions of jobs, state officials said. Trade with Mexico, Canada and China are also key partners for California, as nearly half of the state's imports come from these countries, totaling $203 billion of the more than $491 billion in goods imported by California last year. A Newsom official said the new Trump tariffs will also affect access to critical supplies, like construction materials, needed to rebuild after the Los Angeles wildfires. The U.S. currently imposes a duty of over 14% on Canadian lumber, with the rate potentially rising to nearly 27% this year. State officials also said the retaliatory tariffs will cause "major disruptions" to cross-border supply chains in the California-Baja region, arguing that if component goods are taxed each time they cross the border, the final price of the finished product will increase and be passed onto Californians. "The markets are going to boom. The stock is going to boom, the country is going to boom, and the rest of the world wants to see is there any way they can make a deal," Trump said Thursday leaving the White House. "This is one of the most important days, in my opinion, in American history. It's our declaration of economic independence. For years, hardworking American citizens were forced to sit on the sidelines as other nations got rich and powerful, much of it at our expense," Trump said. "But now it's our turn to prosper, and in so doing, use trillions and trillions of dollars to reduce our taxes and pay down our national debt, and it'll all happen very quickly."
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
First bird flu confirmed in San Bernardino County dairy farms since California outbreak
The bird flu virus has been detected in four dairy farms in San Bernardino County. In the last 30 days, an investigation by the California Department of Food & Agriculture and the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS) has confirmed the presence of H5N1 bird flu in San Bernardino County dairy farms. California has experienced a significant outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as the bird flu, since March 2024. What started as an infection at a duck farm in Merced County has since infected 755 dairies throughout the state. Of the infected, 422 dairies have fully recovered and are released from quarantine, San Bernardino County officials said in a statement. The risk of infection to people from H5N1 remains relatively low and no person-to-person spread of bird flu has been detected in California thus far. 'While the risk of bird flu to the general public remains low, the detection of this virus in animals across multiple farms serves as a reminder to practice caution when handling animals or animal products,' San Bernardino County Health Officer Sharon Wang said. 'It's crucial to avoid raw milk consumption and follow proper food safety practices to reduce any potential risk of exposure.' On Dec. 18, Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state's response to Avian Influenza A (H5N1). At the time of the governor's declaration, the virus spread in 16 states among dairy cattle, following its first confirmed detection in Texas and Kansas in March 2024. See map of 70 cases: Where has bird flu been reported in the US? Avian Influenza, commonly called bird flu, is broken down by the CDFA as a disease found in some populations of wild waterfowl that can infect chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, ducks, geese, and guinea fowl, as well as a wide variety of other domesticated and wild birds. Once the disease is introduced into domestic bird populations, subsequent spread is typically caused by domestic bird-to-bird contact or through contact with contaminated people, feed, or equipment. Each year there is a flu season for birds (just as there is for humans) and, as with people, some forms of the flu are worse than others, according to public health officials. Stage set for pandemic: How America lost control of the bird flu outbreak According to the CDFA, a dairy will be placed under a 60-day quarantine to reduce the risk of viral spread when tested positive for H5N1 bird flu. After that timeframe, the CDFA will begin testing infected dairies through creamery samples. Clinical signs include fever, dehydration, lethargy, abnormal tacky or loose feces, sudden drop in milk production, and respiratory signs like clear nasal discharge. An infected dairy will need three consecutive negative creamery samples with seven days between tests. Once the dairy has three negative test results, the CDFA will complete a quarantine release form. Dairies released from quarantine will be placed on the surveillance list for weekly testing through creameries. More: As bird flu continues to spread, is there a vaccine for humans? Milk from clinically affected or known positive dairy cattle must be discarded for a minimum 30-day quarantine. According to the California Department of Public Health, only pasteurized milk and dairy products are safe to consume as pasteurization inactivates the bird flu virus. Symptoms typically appear within two to eight days of exposure, but can be up to 10 days, and may include: Eye redness or discharge Cough or sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Diarrhea or vomiting Muscle or body aches Headaches Fatigue Difficulty breathing Fever Cat food recalled for bird flu risk: Here's which products are affected The San Bernardino Department of Public Health recommends avoiding the consumption of unpasteurized 'raw' milk and undercooked meat. Raw milk can contain harmful germs that may cause serious illness, particularly in children under 5 years old, pregnant individuals, and people with weakened immune systems. Choose pasteurized milk and dairy products, as the pasteurization process eliminates the bird flu virus. Try to avoid interacting with infected dairy cows, poultry, or wildlife to decrease the risk of infection. Wearing protective clothing when working with birds, wildlife, livestock, or their environments, and washing hands frequently after handling animals or being in their environment may also help prevent the spread of bird flu. For more details on bird flu, please visit the California Department of Public Health's Current Bird Flu Situation webpage. McKenna is a reporter for the Daily Press. She can be reached at mmobley@ This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Bird flu confirmed in San Bernardino County dairies
