PEI Tariff Response Initiative

Your dedicated online hub for tariff-related resources

The situation with our trade partners is fluid and ever-changing. This page is designed to keep you as up-to-date as possible with funding
program details, survey links, and trade mission calendar.

Prince Edward Island Tariff Impact Survey

In light of recently announced US tariffs, your responses to the questions will help Innovation PEI continue its work in assisting Island businesses navigate the changing economic landscape, increase their productivity, and enhance and diversify their export markets.

Complete the survey here

We're supporting island businesses with updated programing

With new U.S. tariffs in effect, the government of Prince Edward Island is committed to supporting Island businesses through these challenges. Our focus is ensuring businesses have the resources and tools needed to navigate these changes and remain competitive.

Marketing Assistance

Marketing Assistance helps Prince Edward Island businesses with costs to complete marketing and export plans and activities to accelerate sales and increase their market reach.

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Export Trade Assistance

Export Trade Assistance provides support to Prince Edward Island exporting businesses to explore new global opportunities. 

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Trade Missions

An up-to-date trade calendar is available online, featuring planned missions across Canada, Europe, the Indo-Pacific region, and the Mexico/Caribbean region. Future missions will be guided by client feedback and market research.

View Trade Calendar

Worried about the impacts on your supply chain? Looking to improve your efficiency and productivity?

We have programs that can assist with that!

Check out Innovation PEI’s Business Support programs by clicking here.

Resources from Our Partners

Skills PEI

PEI Provincial Government

SkillsPEI delivers employment and skills development programming funded by the Canada-Prince Edward Island Labour Market Development Agreement and Canada-PEI Workforce Development Agreement.

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Export Development Canada (EDC)

Canadian Federal Government

Supporting your business growth through uncertainty. Since 1944, we’ve helped Canadian businesses thrive globally even in the most unpredictable times.

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PEI Trade Statistics

PEI Provincial Government

PEI is experiencing an exciting period of export growth. Values of international exports expanded to approximately $2.6 billion, a new all-time high. International exports for Prince Edward Island were valued at $218.7 million in December of 2024.

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Understanding CUSMA compliance

Trade Commissioner Service
What Canadian exporters need to know about CUSMA compliance
Despite the U.S. imposing tariffs on Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Canadian exporters can still benefit from duty-free treatment into the United States.
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Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)

Canadian Federal Government

On June 24, 2025, the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will be hosting a webinar titled Best practices for U.S. exports – Leveraging CUSMA & working with a U.S. customs broker,which is designed to help Canadian exporters better understand the United States (U.S.) customs process and navigate the current tariff situation.

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Government of Canada: Support for workers and employers impacted by tariffs

In response to the shifting economic landscape, the Government of Canada has a plan to protect and strengthen Canada’s economic future. This means giving Canadian workers and employers the tools they need to adapt and succeed all in one place.

Learn more here

Complete list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs

View the updated list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs effective September 8, 2026

View list here

Latest News from PEI

Find the latest news and press releases from the Prince Edward Island provincial government.

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Latest News from Ottawa

Find the latest news and press releases from the Canadian federal government.

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Get in touch with the Innovation PEI team for more information!

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