Small businesses in Vermont have expressed the pain of enduring far reaching consequences of excessive tariffs.
At a roundtable discussion hosted by U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, Vermont business owners have warned tariffs will harm small companies, consumers and innovation.
Vermont business owners, including the fly-fishing company Orvis, voiced serious concerns about the impact of tariffs on their operations.
Simon Perkins, Orvis’ president, described the challenges of adapting to shifting policies that disrupt sourcing and manufacturing.
He emphasized that sudden tariff changes make it difficult for businesses to respond quickly, putting prices, American jobs, and manufacturing at risk.
Welch aims to give voice to those affected by these policies, warning that tariffs function like a significant tax increase for both business owners and consumers.
