President Trump: Calgary business leaders react to U.S. election [Video]

Calgary’s business leaders say Donald Trump winning the U.S. election means a big challenge in the days ahead.

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce, in a statement on Wednesday, said Trump’s policies are the primary reason for concern.

“We recognize the significant implications this administration will have for Alberta and Canada,” said Deborah Yedlin, the Chamber’s president and CEO.

“Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda, which emphasizes self-reliance, deregulation and tariffs, poses a serious challenge for Canadian businesses amid our deep economic ties.”

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Trump claimed victory in the U.S. presidential race on Tuesday, capturing key battleground states Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia while holding leads in the other four critical states.

He went into election day with a 50-50 chance of reclaiming the White House, …