WASHINGTON (WCAX) – Vermont Sen. Peter Welch is calling on President Trump to immediately drop plans for a new 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, calling it an \u201cextreme escalation of President Trump\u2019s trade war on Vermont\u2019s closest partner in trade.\u201d<\/p>\n
Trump claims Canada unfairly discriminates against American auto, alcohol and dairy products.<\/a> The Trump administration says the tariff will impact several Canadian products, from wine to hockey sticks to cement. Some experts worry the move could trigger a new wave of economic uncertainty with the risk of higher inflation and disrupt relations with Canada. The tariffs are set to take effect on most Canadian goods in 30 days.<\/p>\n \u201cThe White House\u2019s endless attacks on our Canadian neighbors\u2014Vermont\u2019s closest partner in trade\u2014have caused undeniable harm to our state\u2019s economy,” Welch said in a statement. \u201cThis\u00a0is\u00a0yet another\u00a0reason\u00a0why\u00a0Congress needs to take back its\u00a0constitutional power over trade policy.\u00a0This administration needs to\u00a0answer\u00a0for\u00a0the economic chaos\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0creating.\u201d<\/p>\n Families can\u2019t afford their groceries or gas right now. The President\u2019s response? <\/p>\n Making Americans pay a 50 percent sales tax for more goods and services. https:\/\/t.co\/ObXtmE5qDX<\/a><\/p>\n