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VT JRH002
Joint Resolution
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Woodman Page
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AI Summary
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Vermont General Assembly urges President Trump to refrain from imposing tariffs on Canadian goods and services, citing the long-standing U.S.-Canada alliance since 1867 and approximately $683 billion in combined cross-border trade during the first three quarters of 2024
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Vermont exported $680 million in goods and $165 million in services to Canada in 2023, while importing $2.6 billion in Canadian goods that supported over 17,000 Vermont jobs
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24 percent of Vermont's electricity comes from Hydro-Québec and 100 percent of Vermont Gas Systems' supply comes from Canada, making the state particularly vulnerable to energy tariffs
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On February 3, 2025, a 25 percent tariff on most Canadian products and 10 percent tariff on energy was delayed 30 days, while a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum was announced on February 10, 2025
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Secretary of State directed to send copies of the resolution to President Trump, Governor Scott, Prime Minister Trudeau, Quebec Premier Legault, and Vermont's Congressional Delegation
Legislative Description
Joint resolution urging President Trump to refrain from imposing tariffs on goods and services imported from Canada
Last Action
Read first time, treated as a bill, and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
2/12/2025