Economists are skeptical that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s overtures will meaningfully protect California businesses and consumers from the fallout to come from President Trump’s tariffs.

President Trump paused his plan to increase tariffs on countries around the world, with the exception of China, a dramatic reversal after days of market turmoil that led to a surge of relief on Wall Street.

The tariffs will go into effect in stages, with some on April 15 and others on May 15 and Dec. 1.

President Trump has launched tariff wars with nearly all of America’s trading partners.

Instead of cowing Canadians, President Trump’s threats to annex their country have unleashed a wave of patriotic fervor unmatched in living memory.