Vermont Business Magazine On Wednesday, May 28th, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will convene Vermont businesses and manufacturers in Manchester. The event will be held at the Orvis Rod Shop & Factory.
This event follows Senator Welch’s recent trip to Ottawa, where he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney and other Canadian leaders to discuss President Trump’s tariffs and trade war.
Senator Welch has blasted Trump’s tariffs and trade war and shared stories from constituents about how President Trump’s economic policies have impacted their businesses, farms, and communities. Senator Welch was a cosponsor of a bipartisan resolution to repeal the tariffs on Canada and also led a bipartisan resolution to end President Trump’s ruinous global tariffs.
Senator Welch has hosted roundtables in Stowe, Newport, St. Albans, and virtually to hear concerns and first-hand stories from Vermont and Canadian leaders impacted by the trade war.
LOGISTICS:
Who: Senator Peter Welch; Vermont businesses and manufacturers
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM (optional tour to follow)
Location: Orvis Rod Shop & Factory: 4182 Main St, Manchester, VT 05254 (parking in back of lot)
Welch to Host Community Conversation in Rutland
RUTLAND, VT – On Wednesday, May 28th, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will host a community conversation in Rutland to discuss the challenges facing Vermont, and what more needs to be done to make our communities more affordable, our businesses more successful, and our families healthier and safer. This conversation is open to the community. Vermonters are invited to share their thoughts and concerns with Senator Welch.
LOGISTICS:
Who: Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.)
Date: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at 5:30 PM
Location: The Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St, Rutland, VT 05701
RSVP: Attendees are asked to RSVP here.

