More Islanders are shopping local as U.S. tariffs loom. Here’s how to spot Canadian products [Video]

More Canadians, including Prince Edward Islanders, are joining the movement to support Canadian-made goods and buy local in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose hefty tariffs on Canadian products.

However, buying Canadian isn’t always easy, says Pascal Thériault, an agriculture economist at McGill University.

For one thing, there’s more than one kind of label to look for. And for another, shoppers don’t always have the time to check every label.

Speaking with CBC’s Island Morning, Thériault shared some tips on how to identify Canadian products.

If you’ve been confused by Canadian product labels, you’re not alone. Pascal Thériault, an agricultural economist at McGill University, provides tips on how to decipher labels and determine whether a product is truly Canadian.