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Committee backs study into tariffs’ economic effects on California
Summary
SB 263 directs state agencies to study how federal tariffs affect California’s economy and supply chains; the committee approved the measure after testimony from port, construction, retail and farming representatives, sending it to Senate Appropriations.
SB 263, presented on behalf of Majority Leader Gonzales, directs the state to perform a statewide study on the economic impacts of federal tariffs on California, with the Transportation Agency coordinating with the Department of Finance and Go‑Biz.
The author cited the scale of California’s trade: “California handled over $800 billion in imports and exports,” and noted that a large share of containerized trade moves through state seaports. Supporters…
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