Canada Tariffs

Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch was in the northern part of his state Tuesday morning to hear from Vermont businesses about the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canada

Democratic U.S. senators from New York and Vermont are introducing a bill to repeal the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada.

(Airs 8/27/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Governor Hochul says the Trump Administration’s tariff policy is hurting New York farmers, we’ll report on one county in the state that says it will not follow a new law that bars police agencies from cooperating with ICE, and we’ll have an update on a man that wants to test howitzer cannons in the Adirondacks.

(Airs 8/27/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Governor Hochul says the Trump Administration’s tariff policy is hurting New York farmers, we’ll report on one county in the state that says it will not follow a new law that bars police agencies from cooperating with ICE, and we’ll have an update on a man that wants to test howitzer cannons in the Adirondacks.

On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump delayed implementation of 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods just hours before they were to be imposed. Vermont Governor Phil Scott calls it a hopeful sign.

During a recent stop at Shelburne Farms, Vermont Senator Peter Welch discussed the effects of federal policies on Vermont and New York's North Country.

On July 20, President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods, from dairy and alcohol to motor vehicles to building materials like plywood, kitchen cabinets, and cement. They’ll take effect Aug. 19 unless the countries strike a deal before that date.

The Trump Administration on Friday extended tariffs on about 99 percent of imports. Along New York’s northern border, economist and business development officials are disappointed, but not surprised.

A North Country assemblyman is encouraged by a Congressional vote to block President Trump’s Canadian tariffs

Last Saturday, President Donald Trump threatened to place a 100% tariff on all goods imported from Canada if that nation signed a trade agreement with China. This week Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called on Trump to “stop illegally threatening” allies.