Tariffs create uncertainty for P.E.I. tourism industry but possibly opportunity as well [Video]

Some members of the P.E.I. tourism industry are optimistic that tensions between Canada and the United States will bode well for business this year, though others are worried about the impact of political uncertainty. 

Corryn Clemence, the CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island, said there is a lot of potential for numbers to pick up, although there is no way to know for sure. 

“We’re really trying to work with industry and focus on what those successes can be,” she said. 

With Canada’s dollar relatively weak against the U.S. currency, Clemence said it is likely the province will see a bump in American tourists, hoping to get more bang for their buck.

At the same time, some in the industry think Canadians not wanting to travel in the United States as long as President Donald Trump maintains punitive tariffs might choose to vacation close to home. 

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