According to a report by The Packer, the board says the potato industry contributes $1.35 billion to the Prince Edward Island economy and that a prolonged trade war will damage the industry and drive up food costs for Americans.
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board says the organization will closely monitor the evolving situation regarding the 25% tariff imposed on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump. The board also said the tariff will impact potato exports from Prince Edward Island.
“We are actively consulting with our producers, dealers and exporters to understand how these tariffs will impact their business as well as endeavoring to find answers to their questions,” the board reportedly said in a statement.
The PEI Potato Board said it remains engaged with provincial and federal government agencies and national potato produce organizations, adding that the province ships more than 40% of fresh potatoes to the U.S. and about 50% of the island’s total crop sent to U.S. markets.
“These unfair and punitive tariffs will have a negative impact on Prince Edward Island potato farms and farm businesses and will raise the cost of food for our American neighbors,” the board reportedly said in the statement.
Source: The Packer. Full story here
Image: Credit Prince Edward Island Potato Board via The Packer
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