Lead the CANADA Act to exempt United States-owned small businesses from tariffs imposed on Canada under IEEPA authorities.

Peter Welch · Vermont · Democratic

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He also led the Creating Access to Necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments (CANADA) Act, legislation that would exempt United States-owned small businesses from tariffs imposed on Canada under IEEPA authorities.

Welch is identified as leading legislation to exempt U.S.-owned small businesses from Canada-related tariffs imposed under IEEPA authorities.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Welch to Bring Together Vermont Small Businesses, Farmers, for Event Near U.S.-Canada Border on Trump’s Reckless Trade War
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The Senator also led the Creating Access to Necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments (CANADA) Act, legislation that would exempt United States-owned small businesses from tariffs imposed on Canada under IEEPA authorities.

Welch led the CANADA Act to exempt U.S.-owned small businesses from Canada tariffs imposed under IEEPA.

As Costs Skyrocket for Vermonters, Welch Joins Leader Schumer and 12 Senators in Moving to Free Americans from Trump’s Reckless Tariffs | Senator Welch
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Evidence

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Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]. Latest Action: Senate - 07/22/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. This bill has the status Introduced.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Congress.gov shows Welch as sponsor of S.2383, the CANADA Act, and describes the official title as exempting goods imported by or for small business concerns from duties imposed by the February 1, 2025 national emergency. The bill remains at introduced/referred status, with no enactment shown.

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All Information (Except Text) for S.2383 - CANADA Act 119th Congress (2025-2026)
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Senator Welch asked unanimous consent to proceed to S. 2383-creating access to necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments Act. Senator Crapo objected.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The Senate Press Gallery records a concrete floor attempt by Welch to move the CANADA Act by unanimous consent, but the request was blocked by objection. This supports serious effort but not delivery of the exemption into law.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - U.S. Senate Daily Press
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Welch did lead the CANADA Act in the federal context by sponsoring S.2383 in the 119th Congress and making a same-term floor attempt to advance it by unanimous consent. However, the bill remains only introduced and referred to Senate Finance, and the unanimous-consent request was blocked, so the promised tariff exemption for U.S.-owned small businesses has not been enacted or otherwise delivered.

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