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The exodus of factories and refineries from California isn’t an isolated incident but a symptom of a systemic problem. The intersection of high costs, regulatory overreach, and ideological policies has created an environment incompatible with manufacturing and energy industries.
Unless significant reforms are enacted—such as reducing taxes, streamlining regulations, and fostering a pro-business climate—the trend will only continue, leaving California increasingly dependent on other states and countries for essential goods and energy.
The decline of California’s industrial sectors serves as a stark wake-up call: without urgent and meaningful change, the Golden State risks fading from its position as an economic powerhouse into a shell of its former self.