Statement from Candace Laing CEO Canadian Chamber of Commerce on the U.S. Presidential Election
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce congratulates President-elect Donald Trump and all the candidates who won their elections in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. We strongly reaffirm our commitment to working with the Canadian government to foster a robust and mutually beneficial economic relationship with the United States.
With an impressive $3.6 billion in daily trade, Canada and the United States are each other’s closest international partners. The secure and efficient flow of goods and people across our border−enabled by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)−remains essential for the economies of both countries.
As we approach the 2026 review of the CUSMA, Canada’s government must collaborate effectively with the Trump administration to preserve and strengthen our bilateral economic partnership. By resisting tariffs and trade barriers that will only raise prices and hurt consumers in both countries, Canada and the United States can strengthen resilient cross-border supply chains that enhance our shared economic security.