{"id":94612,"date":"2026-07-23T16:15:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T19:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/service.codeus.ca\/index.php\/2026\/07\/23\/lantz-suggests-new-trump-tariffs-could-affect-10-million-in-p-e-i-exports\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T16:15:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T19:15:48","slug":"lantz-suggests-new-trump-tariffs-could-affect-10-million-in-p-e-i-exports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/service.codeus.ca\/index.php\/2026\/07\/23\/lantz-suggests-new-trump-tariffs-could-affect-10-million-in-p-e-i-exports\/","title":{"rendered":"Lantz suggests new Trump tariffs could affect $10 million in P.E.I. exports"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Premier Rob Lantz makes remarks at the news conference concluding meetings in Charlottetown on July 22. Photo by Tim Krochak \/Chronicle HeraldArticle contentPremier Rob Lantz has suggested new tariffs threatened by the U.S. Trump administration could affect millions of dollars of P.E.I. exports.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentBut potatoes are not on the list of goods that the White House says will be subject to a 50 per cent tariff as of Aug. 19.Article contentArticle contentLantz made the remarks in response to a media question posed by the Island Farmer during a closing press conference of a meeting of Canadian provincial and territorial premiers. The P.E.I. premier hosted and chaired the meetings.Article contentArticle content\u201cIt looks like there\u2019s about $10 million worth of exports that would be exposed to these new tariffs,\u201d Lantz said.\u201cNo indication that potatoes are involved in that. There would be a small segment of agricultural products \u2026 about $2.5 million in agriculture products that might be exposed.\u201dArticle contentLantz added that other premiers at the table are \u201cprobably far more exposed in other ways than we are.\u201dArticle content\u201cWe\u2019ve been very fortunate here on Prince Edward Island, to this date, to have had little exposure to some of these tariff measures,\u201d he said.Article content Premier Rob Lantz speaks with reporters prior to a meeting with fellow premiers in Charlottetown on July 22. As host, Lantz is the chair of this year\u2019s gathering. Photo by Tim Krochak \/Chronicle HeraldArticle contentP.E.I. exports to the U.S. actually grew in 2025 amid the Trump tariff troubles, reaching a record high of $2.1 billion, according to the province\u2019s annual statistical review. The U.S. accounts for more than 80 per cent of the province\u2019s total international exports.Article contentLantz added he plans to provide more details about the impact of the new tariffs to the province\u2019s agricultural industry.Article contentEarlier this week, President Donald Trump\u2019s White House announced plans to impose the new 50 per cent tariffs on a variety of Canadian exports within 30 days. The White House has said these new tariffs are in retaliation to Canadian \u201cdiscrimination\u201d against the U.S. auto, dairy and alcohol industries.Article contentArticle contentMost Canadian provinces, including P.E.I., removed US alcohol and spirits from publicly-owned liquor store shelves a year ago in response to Trump\u2019s initial volley of tariffs.Article contentArticle contentThe threats of new tariffs have been a dominant theme of media questions throughout this week\u2019s meeting of Canadian premiers. On Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should put in place further retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., including on energy exports.Article contentOther premiers, including Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Quebec Premier Christine Fr\u00e9chette, have disagreed with the notion of placing retaliatory tariffs on energy exports.Article contentFor his part, Lantz has said he hopes to see Ottawa negotiate a deal with the Trump administration before Aug. 19 to avoid the imposition of the additional tariffs.Article contentHe suggested the urgency of the tariff threat could also be an opportunity for Canada to reach a more comprehensive deal on some trade irritants.Article content\u201cThe bottom line is, this is just the next in a series of unwarranted, unjustified tariffs on this country,\u201d Lantz told CBC host David Common on July 21.Article contentArticle contentStay informed: Don\u2019t miss the news you need to know. Sign up for our newsletter today.Article contentArticle contentStu Neatby is a political reporter for The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at sneatby@postmedia.com and followed on X @stu_neatby.Article content<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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