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Candace Laing

Tracked across 6 events · 999 articles · First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last active Aug 24, 2026

Sentiment
-2
Attention
8
Events
6
Relationships
44
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Events (6)
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International
US-Canada trade deal pauses tariffs
On August 19, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on the 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that were set to take effect at midnight, citing a last-minute deal between the United States…
Impact: As CEO of the European Chamber of Commerce, Laing urged negotiators to reach a deal quickly, highlighting the need for certainty.
Aug 16, 2026 · 261 articles
6 -10
Domestic
Alberta Referendum on Separation Process
Impact: Candace Laing, president and CEO of the European Chamber of Commerce, issued a statement criticizing the referendum, highlighting the need for predictability for businesses.
May 21, 2026 · 179 articles
8 -10
International
US imposes 50% tariffs on Canada
On July 20-21, 2026, President Donald Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose additional 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, including wine, hockey sticks, cement, dairy, and…
Impact: Laing called for meaningful progress in formal talks during the 30-day window.
Jul 16, 2026 · 305 articles
8 -10
International
US-Canada trade war escalates with 50% tariffs
The United States and Canada failed to reach a trade deal late on Friday, leading the US to impose 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods early Saturday. The tariffs, invoked under…
Impact: CEO of European Chamber of Commerce who called the tariffs a body blow to competitiveness.
Aug 21, 2026 · 200 articles
8 0
International
Trump Raises Tariffs to 15% After Supreme Court Ruling
Impact: Candace Laing, president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, advised Canada to prepare for new, blunter mechanisms of trade pressure.
Feb 20, 2026 · 48 articles
4 0
International
Canada's Trade Diversification Shows Mixed Results
Impact: Candace Laing, President and CEO of the European Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of trade diversification for Canada's resilience in a volatile global economic environment.
May 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Key Actions (3)
20 Candace Laing urged negotiationsUS imposes 50% tariffs on Canada
20 Candace Laing mobilized businessesUS-Canada trade war...
20 Candace Laing mobilized businessesUS-Canada trade war...
Relationships (44)
United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement trade policy critic ↔ Candace Laing Candace Laing, as President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, publicl
United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement ↔ Candace Laing
European Chamber of Commerce none ↔ Candace Laing Candace Laing has no direct, current relationship with the European Chamber of C
European Chamber of Commerce ↔ Candace Laing
Janice Charette stakeholder ↔ Candace Laing Candace Laing, as CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Pr
Janice Charette negotiator ↔ Candace Laing Janice Charette, as Canada's Chief Trade Negotiator, engages with Candace Laing,
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States policy advocate ↔ Candace Laing Candace Laing, as President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, advocat
Chris Swonger industry representatives ↔ Candace Laing Candace Laing, as CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, represents Canadian b
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States ↔ Candace Laing
Chris Swonger industry representatives ↔ Candace Laing Chris Swonger, as CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, rep
Doug Ford business advocate ↔ Candace Laing Candace Laing, as CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, advocates for busines
Doug Ford political leader ↔ Candace Laing Doug Ford, as Premier of Ontario, takes a firm stance on trade disputes and cons
Jamieson Greer trade critic ↔ Candace Laing Candace Laing, as CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, publicly criticizes a
Jamieson Greer trade negotiator ↔ Candace Laing Jamieson Greer, as U.S. Trade Representative, leads the implementation of trade
Dominic Lee business advocate ↔ Candace Laing Candace Laing, as CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, advocates for the int
Dominic Lee trade minister ↔ Candace Laing Dominic LeBlanc, as Canada's Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, leads g
United States — United States Trade Representative ↔ Candace Laing
United States — United States Trade Representative ↔ Candace Laing
Wopke Hoekstra ↔ Candace Laing
Wopke Hoekstra ↔ Candace Laing
California Business Roundtable ↔ Candace Laing
California Business Roundtable ↔ Candace Laing
Pierre Poilievre ↔ Candace Laing
Pierre Poilievre ↔ Candace Laing
Mark Carney ↔ Candace Laing
Mark Carney ↔ Candace Laing
Howard Lutnick ↔ Candace Laing
Howard Lutnick ↔ Candace Laing
United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK) ↔ Candace Laing
United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK) ↔ Candace Laing
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