CaGovernor2026

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

LET’S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON TARIFFS
Before anyone calls tariffs good or bad, they should understand how they work—and why this use of them is different. The goal here is simple: lay out the facts and explain why President Trump’s approach is a strategic shift—not just another tax hike like the left claims.

A DECADES-LONG IMBALANCE MEETS A NEW STRATEGY
For over 50 years, America opened its markets while others closed theirs. We allowed foreign goods in tariff-free. Our exports were taxed or blocked. Europe, China, Vietnam, Canada, India—you name it. They built surpluses. We accepted deficits. No president confronted it—until now.

President Trump declared a national emergency on April 2 and implemented a new trade doctrine under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):
🟣 A 10% baseline tariff on all imports
🟣 Higher reciprocal tariffs for countries with large surpluses against the U.S.

These are not blanket protectionist measures. They are reciprocal, temporary, and automatic—designed to force renegotiation. Trump called it “Liberation Day”—the day America stopped subsidizing everyone else’s growth at our expense. Access to the U.S. market is no longer a right. It’s a privilege.

CURRENT FISCAL REALITY
We are no longer in a position to absorb losses for the sake of diplomacy:
🔴 $37 trillion in national debt
🔴 $1.7 trillion annual deficit
🔴 $3 billion a day in interest payments

If we ever want to stop the bleeding—and have a shot at reducing income taxes—we must reduce the deficit by unleashing growth through fair access to global markets.

TARIFF BASICS
🟠 Tariffs are not inflationary
🟠 Inflation is caused by expanding the money supply—something Milton Friedman explained decades ago
🟠 Tariffs generate additional federal revenue
🟠 Tariffs are paid by the consumer—in essence, another form of taxation
🟠 Tariffs can increase prices on specific goods, but that’s a targeted price adjustment—not a broad, economy-wide price increase

THE TRADE DOUBLE STANDARD
The trade imbalance isn’t theoretical—it’s measurable and long-standing:
🔵 Vehicles: We import foreign cars freely. American cars face stiff tariffs and regulations abroad
🔵 Canada: Runs a $63B trade surplus with us, imposes 250% tariffs on U.S. dairy
🔵 China, Vietnam, Germany, India: All use tariffs strategically to protect their industries
🔵 The U.S. hasn’t run a trade surplus since 1975. That’s not coincidence—it’s policy failure

EARLY RESULTS FROM STRATEGIC TARIFF USE
Critics warned that tariffs would trigger a recession, crush consumer demand, and isolate America. But instead of collapse, we’re seeing a movement toward fairer trade terms. The results are measurable:
🟢 Over 50 countries have approached the Trump administration to renegotiate
🟢 The EU has offered a zero-for-zero tariff deal
🟢 Vietnam has agreed to eliminate all tariffs on U.S. imports
🟢 India has offered to reduce tariffs on over half of all U.S. imports
🟢 Israel, Taiwan, and Zimbabwe have signaled readiness to drop U.S. tariffs
🟢 Tariffs are making foreign goods more expensive, giving U.S. producers a competitive edge
🟢 This is encouraging reshoring and investment in American manufacturing
🟢 Markets are stabilizing—and American producers will finally have a fair shot globally

FAIRNESS, NOT AGGRESSION
🔘 These tariffs aren’t preemptive or punitive. They’re mirror responses
🔘 Countries can drop their tariffs—and ours disappear automatically
🔘 This isn’t a trade war. It’s a long-overdue correction
🔘 The message is simple: if you want access to our market, then open yours too

MY POSITION
I don’t like tariffs. We’re already burdened with high income taxes. But in this context—as a temporary, strategic tool to force renegotiation and restore balance—I support them.

This is about strategic leverage—not ideology. It’s about ending the double standard. It’s about finally standing up for American workers, producers, and industries.

IT’S WORTH ASKING
Should we keep doing nothing while others take advantage of our openness—or use the weight of the U.S. economy to finally rebalance global trade on our terms?

You might not agree with the policy—but then what’s the alternative? If this is the wrong approach, critics should offer a better one. Simply yelling “this is bad” doesn’t solve anything.

#TrumpTariffs #FairTrade

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@CAgovernor “Nice” people don’t bankrupt their state and create the biggest affordability crisis in modern history.

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@katieporterca Katie clearly using GPT.

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@katieporterca Who doesn’t love free stuff?! Katie will just magically make the💰 appear.

She’ll simply raise taxes on businesses and make sure they keep leaving one of the most regulated and heavily taxed states in the nation.

But hey, it’s progressive. Not like we need jobs anyway, right?!

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

Who doesn’t love free stuff?! Katie will just magically make the💰 appear.

She’ll simply raise taxes on businesses and make sure they keep leaving one of the most regulated and heavily taxed states in the nation.

But hey, it’s progressive. Not like we need jobs anyway, right?!

[Katie Porter @katieporterca]

My proposal for free tuition doesn't require a dime of new taxes for families. It’s about closing corporate loopholes and making our tax code progressive—just like your income tax.

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

And most of it is going to the buffet budget.

[Katie Porter @katieporterca]

In just five days, our people-powered campaign raised $1M, without a cent from corporate PACs—and most ActBlue donations came from first time donors!

We're just getting started—let's win this race! https://t.co/0avMbhgh8r

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@ericswalwell This guy is such a douche, seriously. If I were his staff I’d quit immediately. How cringe.

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@CongressMin Trump Trump trump. Is that all you’ve got? It’s constant with you and @katieporteroc. Bring ideas not fucking hatred.

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@katieporteroc @SenAlexPadilla lol. How delusional to think you have a chance.

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@EleniForCA @CA_Dem @yesonca50 @EleniForCA lives in an alternative universe where people still believe the radical left agenda is “ok.” Wake up, Eleni.

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@ChadBianco Male this true and you’ve got my vote

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@EleniForCA @KamalaHarris She doesn’t even know who you are, Eleni. Do yourself a favor and just stop this…

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@CongressMin The fact that we have MILLIONS of federal employees is outrageous.

[🇺🇸Steve2A🇺🇸God🇺🇸Family🇺🇸Country🇺🇸 @lakemonstercl1]

If the left accuses you of wrongdoing, they're the ones guilty of it.

[Sheriff Chad Bianco @ChadBianco]

If we had a king, I'm pretty confident there wouldn't be any "no kings" protests.

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@CongressMin You drunk again?

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@GavinNewsom I want him here. Anything is better than you.

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@ericswalwell Every time I see these cringy videos I lose hope for America. How people would ever vote for such a douche bag is beyond my comprehension.

[MK〽️ @mkr4411]

@BarackObama If California voters vote “NO” on Gavin Newscum’s redistricting plan, it will show their answer through a hole in the envelope

All Democrats do is cheat

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@BarackObama @EleniForCA I used to look up to Obama. Voted for him. What a disappointment… truly showing his true colors. He has zero problem lying to the American people as long as he keeps the Dems in power. It’s disgusting.

[CaGovernor2026 @CaGovernor2026]

@CongressMin Hope you don’t drive there DUI Dave