California has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, Gov. Gavin Newsom said, as he warned of the threat posed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs to the tech powerhouse’s fast-growing wealth.

California's economy has surpassed Japan's, state Gov. Gavin Newsom announced, as he warned of potential impacts in the Golden State from President Trump's sweeping tariffs. The big picture: "CA just became the 4th largest economy in the WORLD,

California's economy has officially surpassed Japan's, becoming the world's fourth largest with a GDP of $4.1 trillion. Governor Gavin Newsom highlights the state's economic growth as essential to the U.