California Nation

California walnut farmers could be the latest casualty in President Trump's escalating trade. Countries like China have retaliated with tariffs on agricultural commodities coming out of the United States. To address the problem in the walnut industry, Trump is giving producers $34.6 million. This pales in comparison to the $1.5 billion California walnut growers generate each year. Later in the show, billionaire Democratic activist Tom Steyer explains how he is using his Trump impeachment petition to mobilize Democrats ahead of the midterms. Finally, we answer one person's DMV question in our Buzz of the Week segment. For more information on today's episode, visit https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article220470075.html. Got Buzz of the Week suggestions? Call 916-326-5538. Send show feedback to host Bryan Anderson at banderson@sacbee.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices