ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaU.S. tariffs building plenty of uncertainty in P.E.I.’s construction sector4 hours agoDuration 6:044 hours agoNewsDuration 6:04P.E.I.’s premier says the province is fairly protected from U.S. tariffs — for now. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t having an impact on certain sectors. CBC News Compass host Louise Martin speaks with Sam Sanderson, the executive director of the Construction Association of P.E.I., about the uncertainty.Related Stories Some Edmonton builders see up to 20% cost increases as tariff war continues Trade barriers coming down will open new markets for P.E.I. businesses, says Compton Amid tariffs and to avoid layoffs, Hamilton steel fabricator pivots from mostly U.S. to Canadian projects P.E.I. businesses owners cautiously optimistic about reduction in rates for bridge, ferry P.E.I. hits record housing starts, but experts say more needed to restore affordabilityMore from NewsVideo2:35Protesters demand cancellation of MAGA-affiliated musician’s concert in Saskatoon17 minutes agoVideo2:27Voters speak after casting their Battle River-Crowfoot byelection ballotsCBC News: Calgary at 6:00 23 minutes agoVideo2:049-year-old go-kart star to represent Canada at world finals27 minutes agoVideo4:09U.S. increases softwood lumber fees on Canada to 35.19% | Hanomansing TonightHanomansing Tonight 32 minutes agoVideo5:18Trump, Putin set to meet in Alaska for further ceasefire negotiations | Hanomansing TonightHanomansing Tonight 1 hour agoTrending NowVideo1:07#TheMoment a grizzly bear charged at the Seattle Kraken’s mascotThe National August 6Video5:00‘Line has to be drawn:’ another sex toy thrown on court during WNBA game | Hanomansing TonightHanomansing Tonight August 7Video3:05Canada’s Victoria Mboko wins the National Bank OpenAugust 8Video1:25#TheMoment a great white shark surprised Halifax researchersThe National August 4Video3:43Canada’s Victoria Mboko completes epic comeback to reach National Bank Open finalAugust 7now
U.S. tariffs building plenty of uncertainty in P.E.I.s construction sector
