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SHELBURNE, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined Vermont Governor Phil Scott at Shelburne Farms for the 47th annual meeting of the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers. Senator Welch delivered remarks underscoring how the White House’s rhetoric against Canada—Vermont’s largest partner in trade—has hurt strained Vermonters’ relationship with their Canadian neighbors and harmed small businesses, farmers, and families across…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today highlighted how President Trump’s constantly-changing tariff policies have made it harder for businesses in Vermont and across the country to succeed.  “You know, I’ve had a lot of roundtables. Vermont is very close to Canada, both emotionally and in business.…

Bill to reverse Trump’s price-hiking global tariffs passed the Senate with bipartisan support   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sens. Rand…

Before the vote, Welch slammed Trump’s reckless trade war and called on Congress to reassert its authority on trade policy  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today voted in favor of a bipartisan resolution to end…

NORTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) - Trading tensions with Canada are affecting Northern Vermont businesses. Vermont Sen. Peter Welch stopped in the Champlain Islands on Tuesday to hear some of their concerns. Off the shores of Lake Champlain, there’s a little international community at North Hero…