Candace Laing

“For a small Canadian exporter operating on tight margins, this isn't an abstract trade dispute. It means looking at your orders, your payroll and your employees and asking what you can still afford,”

Candace Laing · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

Laing described the real-world impact of the trade dispute on small Canadian exporters.

“Businesses may not be closing up shop with this news, but an extension doesn’t bring the certainty that a signed interim deal would. We know that stability is in short supply and businesses will take any ounce they can get. This limbo state is not anyone’s preferred outcome – time is of the essence.”

Candace Laing · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Laing said the tariff delay does not provide the certainty a signed deal would.

“We commend the negotiating team for their work and sense of urgency this week, and call on them to keep it up: ultimately, a resilient and integrated North American economy would be a stronger one for all.”

Candace Laing · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Laing praised negotiators and urged continued urgency in trade talks.

“Let’s be clear: the tariff delay provides relief on both sides of the border,”

Candace Laing · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Laing commented on the three-day pause in US tariffs on Canadian goods.