r/politics • u/sweatycat New York • 1d 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/Automatic-Wonder-299 California 1d ago

On One hand, that’s pretty unconstitutional

On the other hand, the constitution has already been shredded at this point, so who care

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u/NeilDegrassedHighSon 1d ago

This isn't unconstitutional nor is the even new. Illinois has had one with Mexico for nearly five years at this point, and Governor Pritzker spent several days in Mexico City this week to shore up the agreement. I believe it's technically referred to as a Memorandum of Understanding, and not an actual bi-lateral trade agreement, although it's no less official. It won't supercede federal tariffs, but it will grant Illinois an advantage that it's red State cousin's will not enjoy. (looking directly at you, Indiana 🕵️)