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Assembly sends message to Washington on tariffs, citing risks to California ports

California State Assembly · August 25, 2025
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Summary

The Assembly debated and adopted AJR 14 urging federal attention to tariffs and trade policies it says are straining California ports and supply chains; the measure passed on a roll-call vote after floor debate that included opposition citing federal prerogative.

SACRAMENTO — Lawmakers on the Assembly floor on July 17 adopted a joint resolution calling on federal officials to consider how tariffs and trade policy decisions affect California ports and the many jobs tied to them.

Assemblymember Gibson, who chairs the select committee on ports and goods movement, presented AJR 14, saying the resolution seeks to “call upon the federal government and federal…

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