Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on President Trump’s new tariffs, which will raise tariff rates for nearly every country, inflict higher costs on consumers and businesses, and plunge the economy into chaos:   “A tariff is a tax, and President…

RUTLAND, VT – Last night in Rutland, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.)  hosted a community conversation where he discussed challenges facing Vermont and ways he is working to make Vermont’s communities more affordable, businesses more successful, and families healthier and safer. The town hall event…

Senators called on Trump to reverse course hours before he paused certain tariffs  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and 11 of their Senate colleagues in demanding that Secretary of…

MONTPELIER, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) met with homeowners and small businesses in Montpelier to hear about challenges they face in recovering from the July 2023 flood. Senator Welch toured ongoing flood recovery efforts at local restaurants and retailers and discussed how…

LYNDONVILLE, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today toured flood damage in Barnet, St. Johnsbury, Peacham, and Lyndonville. Last week’s flooding, the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl, impacted communities across central and northern Vermont. Senator Welch was joined Tuesday by Vermont Secretary of Agriculture…