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California Celebrates China-Canada EV Tariff Deal Amid Trump Criticism

1/29/2026

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CARB Celebrates Tariff Deal

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) welcomed a Canada–China tariff deal that reduces tariffs on select Chinese-made electric vehicles.
CARB Chair Lauren Sanchez expressed optimism about the deal.
Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted California's 2.5 million EV sales amid federal setbacks.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the deal, calling it detrimental to Canada and threatening 100% tariffs.

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Minaj Critiques Newsom

Nicki Minaj, the rap artist, criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom during a panel at a Trump Accounts summit in Washington, DC, saying he does not want to change.
Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star and Los Angeles mayoral candidate, attacked Newsom's wildfire recovery.
Pratt claimed state funding fails to reach fire victims, citing his own loss of a home in the January 2025 wildfires.
Attendees applauded Minaj's remarks.

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Newsom Condemns Vance

California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Vice President JD Vance as a 'true psychopath' for blaming officials for nurse Alex Pretti's fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis.
Pretti was protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies and was legally armed.
Protests erupted after the shooting and escalated into clashes with federal agents.
Video evidence reportedly contradicts official narrative, showing Pretti holding a phone instead of a weapon.

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CARB Celebrates Tariff Deal

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) welcomed a Canada–China tariff deal that reduces tariffs on select Chinese-made electric vehicles.
CARB Chair Lauren Sanchez expressed optimism about the deal.
Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted California's 2.5 million EV sales amid federal setbacks.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the deal, calling it detrimental to Canada and threatening 100% tariffs.

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