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As Mexican President Takes Office, Gavin Newsom Wants to Foster California-Mexico Ties

As Mexican President Takes Office, Gavin Newsom Wants to Foster California-Mexico Ties

Mexico’s new President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, or AMLO, was sworn in over the weekend at a ceremony in Mexico City. Festivities aside, Mexico and California are key economic trading partners. California’s Governor-elect Gavin Newsom spoke to press before the inauguration, saying he wants to make sure California has an independent relationship with Mexico, regardless of what happens in Washington.Reporter: Emily Green

Trump Puts Pressure on Congress to Approve NAFTA Replacement

On his way back from the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires this morning, President Trump vowed to “terminate” NAFTA to put pressure on Congress to approve its replacement, which was signed along with Mexico and Canada Friday. With a Democratic House coming in, things could get complicated. Katheryn Russ, Associate Professor of Economics at UC Davis, speaks with host Lily Jamali about the implications of ending NAFTA.Guest: Katheryn Russ

Democrats Propose Using Tax Dollars to Fund Housing

Lawmakers are back in Sacramento today for the beginning of a new state legislative session. Housing remains a top priority for Democrats. One proposal aims to capture millions of local tax dollars to pay for housing.Reporter: Guy Marzorati

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