r/politics • u/sweatycat New York • 20h ago

California to Negotiate Trade With Other Countries to Bypass Trump Tariffs

https://www.newsweek.com/california-newsom-trade-trump-tariffs-2055414
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u/merikariu Texas 18h ago edited 6h ago

Yeah, ppl in Texas have bumper stickers that say "Don't California My Texas." But the CA's economy is much stronger, has better healthcare and labor protections, and weed is legal!

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u/carnutes787 16h ago

has better healthcare and labor [than texas]

that is an extremely low bar to the point of being nearly meaningless :( healthcare and labor conditions in CA are pretty poor and lightyears away from places like france

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u/ArkamaZero 15h ago

It's still hamstrung by being part of the US.

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u/carnutes787 15h ago

sure, but california has a higher GDP than france and about 15 million less people. but still we have an enormous 10% adult population with no healthcare access. whereas every french gets healthcare by virtue of being a citizen. we can blame it on whatever but the reality is still the reality

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u/ak1knight 10h ago

California is a bit hamstrung with taxation compared to a sovereign nation because of federal taxes. If all taxes paid by Californians went to the state they could do a lot more with social programs (and they already do a lot compared to most states). That isn't to say that California politics are totally progressive either of course, but no matter what they are limited.

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u/ArkamaZero 14h ago

Not excusing it. Just pointing out that California doesn't dictate the prices.

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u/carnutes787 14h ago

yes... the state does set prices and accessibility for Medi-Cal.

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u/ak1knight 10h ago

Federal money is the primary funding source for Medicaid/Medi-cal so there's really only so much they could do.

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u/carnutes787 10h ago

it's about 50-50 state/federal contributions, but that's really beside the point. single-payer propositions have been failing in california legislation for about two decades now. despite us being disgustingly wealthy. blaming washington for our failures is ridiculous

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u/Fun_University_8380 8h ago

Crazy the legal weed is still a selling point anywhere at all in 2025

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u/brotkel 6h ago

And they pay less in taxes. 

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u/XXendra56 13h ago

Texas has more registered firearms California has more registered fighter planes lol 

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u/CostRains 12h ago

Texas also has a higher murder rate, whether they believe it or not.

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u/YouBlinkinSootLicker 15h ago

California is a playground for the rich, and retired. Your homeless are innumerable!

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u/Echo-canceller 2h ago

6th state per capita but it's pretty normal. Homeless people are always around economic centers with a strong third sector.