California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom told foreign nations Friday that representatives from the Golden State were “here and ready to talk” about “new opportunities” after President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement Wednesday.

He wants nothing to do with President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The governor announced Friday morning that he wants to find a way for California-made products to make it out unscathed by any potential retaliatory tariffs after Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs earlier this week.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he is pursuing agreements with other countries to ensure California is exempted from retaliatory tariffs aimed at the U.S. Why it matters: President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs spurred global blowback.