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Peter Welch: “If the 25% tariff was applied in full, it'll be about…”

Featuring: Peter Welch, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Welch on Trump's Trade War These tariffs will be a dagger in the heart of Trump’s economy

Published | Video Starts at 08:37

Stoney Thompson it feels like death by a thousand cuts. Vermont Food Bank Jason Mehring we get some of our vegetables from the Quebec side of the border. If the 25% tariff was applied in full, it'll be about 130,000 to 150,000 unbudgeted hit to our food procurement efforts. Catherine Durand A vague remark. The ripple effects that this could have on energy markets and of course, manufacturing is very heavy. (08:37–08:48)

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Asserts that a 25% tariff would result in a $130,000 to $150,000 unbudgeted cost for food procurement.

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