Governors of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont call on President Donald Trump to reverse 10% tariffs on Canadian aluminium

Maine Governor Janet Mills, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, and Vermont Governor Phil Scott called on President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to reimpose a 10% tariff on imports of non-alloyed unwrought aluminium from Canada. They said this would hurt manufacturers and supply chain businesses in northern New England.

 “Businesses, big and small, have built complex, integrated supply chains in aerospace, information technology, construction materials, food systems and more,” the governors said in a letter sent to the President.

“We strongly believe that this stance regarding Canadian aluminum will only hurt American manufacturers. It is time to look at solutions to elevate commerce on both sides of the border and not penalize key industries.”

Trump’s tariff decision will raise costs and reduce competitiveness for aluminium-consuming industries in New England. This would further disrupt manufacturing and technical production supply chains.

“Ultimately, artificially inflated costs will be passed on to consumers who are already struggling with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The governors also highlighted the longstanding bilateral trade relationship between New England and Canada.

 “Canada and New England share more than just a border, we are allies, business partners, colleagues and family,” the governors added.

“The important trade that we have shared throughout our history has formed co-dependent and mutually beneficial bonds that need to stay intact for us to all succeed in this partnership.”

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