Trade War

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today grilled Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the Trump Administration’s reckless trade policies, which are raising costs for Vermont businesses, manufacturers, farmers, and families. Senator Welch pressed Secretary Bessent on how President Trump’s unpredictable economic policies have wrought instability…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), member of the Senate Finance Committee, this week welcomed Steve Wright, President and General Manager of Jay Peak Resort, to the U.S. Senate for a forum on the impact of tariffs and President Trump’s trade war on…

Welch on Trump’s Trade War: “From my perspective—and obviously the court's perspective—he's overreaching. He's acting beyond the scope of authority that he has as the chief executive of our country.” BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined CBC Radio One’s The Current to…

Photo Credit: U.S. Embassy Ottawa A delegation of U.S. Senators expressed optimism that a trade and security pact can be reached between Canada and President Donald Trump’s administration after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior cabinet ministers Friday. The Senators - Republican Kevin…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today skewered the Trump Administration’s misguided trade policy, which has slowed economic growth, interrupted supply chains, and threatened access to markets for Vermont businesses, farms, and manufacturers.  “We’re getting hammered. Dairy is our big product, but we…