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Trump and California are set to duke it out over environmental policy again
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California was one of President Donald Trump 's largest foes during his first term.
Lawsuits from the Golden State impeded several of Trump 's deregulatory moves.
With Gov. Gavin Newsom calling on state Legislature to create a $25 million reserve account for litigation, California is ready to play spoiler again.
Repealing California 's waiver would have national implications.
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