WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Canada to discuss ways to repair and rebuild the relationship between the United States and Canada, which has been damaged by President Trump’s reckless tariffs that increase costs for Granite Staters. Senator Hassan visited Canada as part of a delegation with Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). The delegation met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Minister for Canada-U.S. Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, and Industry Minister Melanie Joly.
“Canada is New Hampshire’s most important trading partner, and we must continue to find ways to rebuild our partnership amid the uncertainty caused by President Trump’s reckless tariffs,” said Senator Hassan. “Historically, we have had a close security and trade relationship that benefits workers, businesses, and families on both sides of the border, but that relationship is now at risk because of President Trump’s actions. It was great to meet with Prime Minister Carney and other Canadian officials to discuss these critical issues facing our relationship and the ways in which we can work together to move forward. I will continue working to restore stability and trust to this vital partnership that is so important to New Hampshire’s economy and our shared future.”
Senator Hassan is standing up for Granite State families and speaking out against President Trump’s reckless and haphazard tariffs. Earlier this year, she joined the New Hampshire Congressional delegation in urging President Trump to halt tariffs on Canada that would dramatically increase costs for Granite State families. The wide-reaching effects of these tariffs were further highlighted in April when Senator Hassan met with business owners from a NH-based building materials retailer, who described the higher costs the business is facing due to President Trump’s tariffs.
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