Trade War

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury to Welch: Tariffs “may find its way into prices.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, this weekpressed Michael Faulkender, President Trump’s pick for Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Department, on how…

Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association Director Allison Hope, of Lyndon, and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch are at his office in Washington during Hope's visit to communicate the harsh impacts on the maple industry from the tariffs. Maple Association Director Allison Hope Communicates Maple Industry Importance,…

Allison Hope During Welch’s Tariff Town Hall: “Our industry has grown in production almost 500% over the last 20 years, and these tariffs would go a long way towards potentially slowing that production.” Vermont sugar makers produce the most maple syrup in the nation. WASHINGTON,…

Bill led by Sen. Shaheen would block the President’s authority to impose duties or tariff-rate quotas on imports to the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Trump reversed course and announced his proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin March 4th, U.S. Senator Peter…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted against advancing the nomination of Jamieson Greer in the Senate Finance Committee, President Trump’s nominee to be the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and expressed his opposition:  “Nobody will win this trade war. President Trump’s…