Vermont leaders push back against U.S. [Video]

Vermont’s congressional delegation is working to protect local industries from potential financial strain as concerns about proposed tariffs between the United States and Canada continue to grow.Senator Peter Welch took the lead in bringing together business leaders in St. Albans to hear their concerns about the potential impact of these tariffs on Vermont’s economy. The roundtable discussion, which took place Monday, provided a platform for local business owners to voice their worries about the tariffs’ effects on jobs, costs, and the overall sustainability of their businesses.Welch called the meeting a “perfect opportunity” to listen directly to Vermont’s business community.”This meeting is to hear how you assess the tariffs impacting you both in terms of jobs and in terms of costs to the folks that you serve,” he said.Welch emphasized his “do no harm” policy, stressing the importance of ensuring that any new trade measures do not adversely affect Vermonters.”Advocating for …