Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has signed a climate change agreement with California Governor Jerry Brown at the start of a five-day visit to the US that comes as Scotland considers its independence from the UK.
In June, the UK voted to leave the European Union sparking outrage in Scotland where the majority was opposed. Sturgeon says Scotland is planning to hold a referendum on Scottish independence sometime between autumn 2018 and spring 2019.
Sturgeon told The Associated Press on Monday she in the US to strengthen Scotland's trade and business relationships with "one of its most important markets".
Sturgeon also toured Tesla Motors' Silicon Valley facility and discussed connecting Scottish women entrepreneurs with American investors.
She plans to speak at Stanford University on Tuesday before heading to New York.
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