Trump’s tariffs on Canada 'pointless' and 'illegal': U.S. senator

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Democratic Vermont Senator Peter Welch weighs in on President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught on Canada, saying Prime Minister Carney is justified in fighting back.

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