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Vermont Businesses Struggle as Tariffs Threaten Survival

3/15/2025

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Vermont's small businesses are feeling the pinch from President Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, jeopardizing their very existence. With $680 million in annual exports to Canada, local distilleries and tourism are already reeling. Community leaders are urgently calling for collaboration with Canadian officials to navigate the storm and protect their economic future.

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Story summary

Vermont's small businesses are feeling the pinch from President Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, jeopardizing their very existence. With $680 million in annual exports to Canada, local distilleries and tourism are already reeling. Community leaders are urgently calling for collaboration with Canadian officials to navigate the storm and protect their economic future.