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Northeast governors, Canadian premiers warn tariffs are hurting trade, tourism and supply chains
Summary
Governors from U.S. northeastern states and premiers from eastern Canadian provinces told a Boston convening that proposed U.S. tariffs and related rhetoric are disrupting supply chains, reducing tourism and threatening jobs; leaders urged federal action and pledged regional cooperation to mitigate harm.
Governors from the U.S. Northeast and premiers from eastern Canada said proposed tariffs and bellicose federal rhetoric are already disrupting trade, driving down tourism and threatening regional jobs.
The governors and premiers — meeting at the Massachusetts State House — described canceled reservations, supply‑chain interruptions and lost sales across sectors from life sciences to craft brewing. "This is a tax on everything they buy," Governor Hochul said of tariffs during the session, calling the measures a threat to household budgets and competitiveness. Governor Healy summarized the gathering as "urgent" and said leaders will pursue coordination to reduce damage while pressing for action at the federal level.
Why it matters: The Northeast and Atlantic provinces are deeply…
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