Since President Trump has threatened and now imposed tariffs on many goods coming from Canada, I sent Gov. Ayotte a number of emails asking what plans she had to deal with the severe economic impacts these tariffs would have on New Hampshire’s economy. Canada is New Hampshire’s largest trading partner, including lumber, fuel oil, electricity and gasoline. The loss of Canadian tourism is another potentially severe economic problem for New Hampshire.

Canadians are very angry at Trump because of his tariffs and his threat to make Canada our 51st state. We have witnessed their anger by booing our national anthem. Canada has also retaliated by imposing tariffs on goods coming from the U.S, which could also impact the New Hampshire economy.

In my emails to Gov. Ayotte I asked her if she had plans to ask the legislature to provide additional funding for fuel assistance to homeowners facing increased home heating oil prices. I asked the governor if she was going to seek support from the legislature to help our tourism industry for the coming tourist season. I asked the governor if she had any plans to speak with Trump and tell him how his policies are hurting New Hampshire. I have not received any response. I assume the governor is too busy trying to figure out ways to deal with the problems Trump, the man she supported for president, will inflict on the people of New Hampshire to answer any emails from citizens.

Richard DiPentima

Portsmouth