Northeastern governors from six states sent a letter on Monday inviting the premiers of six Canadian provinces for a meeting in Boston in the coming weeks in an attempt to strengthen their mutual economic connections and counteract the Trump administration’s tariff policy, Politico has reported.

“As governors of New England, we want to keep open lines of communication and cooperation and identify avenues to overcome the hardship of these uninvited tariffs and help our economies endure,” the letter, led by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, read. “As we continue to navigate this period of great uncertainty, we are committed to preserving cross border travel, encouraging tourism in our respective jurisdictions, and promoting each other’s advantages and amenities.”

Five of the six New England governors signed the letter — including Janet Mills of Maine, Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Dan McKee of Rhode Island and Phil Scott of Vermont, as did Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York. Scott is the only Republican in the group.

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