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Ned Lamont: If you want to institute a trade war with Canada, next up will probably be tariffs on hydroelectric power and natural…

On the recordAugust 31, 2026
If you want to institute a trade war with Canada, next up will probably be tariffs on hydroelectric power and natural gas. What does that do to electric prices? A 50% tariff on aluminum. What does that do to having a cool frosty at the end of the day?
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Ned Lamont
Democratic · Connecticut

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Discussing the impact of tariffs on trade with Canada.

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