Senator Peter Welch Holds Listening Session in Montpelier

“President Trump’s unilateral policies have inflicted enormous economic harm on Vermonters,” said U.S. Senator Peter Welch.

Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a Common Grounds with Senator Welch listening session at Red Hen Baking Co. in Montpelier this week, bringing residents together to discuss federal policy and economic pressures facing the state.

Vermonters gathered at the bakery to talk about how Washington can work better for the Green Mountain State.

“The president bypassed Congress’ authority on tariffs and created an access-only economy that created heartache and difficulty for families and businesses,” Welch continued.

The midterm election demonstrated that voters connected those federal trade moves with the daily challenges of making ends meet, according to the Senator.

“What’s heartening to me is that the midterms were also a rejection of the meanness of this administration,” Welch said. “Whatever the challenges are that we face, we want to know that we’re on the same team and working hard to face them together.”

“This is an opportunity for us to earn the trust of the American people by addressing the affordability crisis that spiraled out of control under this president,” Welch said.

“I’m committed to working with anyone to resolve the burdens facing working families in Vermont and in red and blue states across the country,” he added.

Prior to the gathering, Welch hosted similar Common Grounds events across Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor counties.

The Senator plans to visit every county in Vermont in 2026. Residents can sign up for the Senator’s newsletter online to find details regarding upcoming events across the state.