California Exports Climb 7.7% in April, But Gains Reflect Pre-War Orders, Beacon Economics Says

California's merchandise exports posted a solid year-over-year gain in April even as the state ceded ground to Texas on both sides of the trade ledger, though Beacon Economics cautions that the figures largely capture orders placed before the Persian Gulf conflict erupted in late February. California shipped $16.170 billion in merchandise abroad in April, a […]