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Welch: Tariffs slowing growth for Vt. businesses


Published on 2025-05-24 03:40:50 - WCAX3
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  • Vermont Sen. Peter Welch said the current administration's trade policy has slowed economic growth and threatened access to goods and markets for Vermonters.

Senator Peter Welch of Vermont has expressed concerns that the ongoing trade tariffs are negatively impacting the growth of businesses in the state. According to a report by WCAX on May 15, 2025, Welch highlighted that these tariffs, particularly those on steel and aluminum, are increasing costs for Vermont manufacturers and reducing their competitiveness in the global market. He emphasized the need for a more strategic approach to trade policy that supports local businesses while addressing international trade issues. The senator's comments come amidst broader discussions on how trade policies affect small and medium-sized enterprises in the U.S.

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