What could U.S. election results mean for Waterloo Region? [Video]

Politicians, business owners and chambers of commerce in Waterloo Region are closely watching as Americans cast their ballots to vote for their next president.

Many polls conducted before the election show Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were neck-and-neck in terms of support.

No matter the outcome, local experts said the election is important to Waterloo Region residents.

“It surprises me that more Canadians don’t pay attention to the U.S. elections because we have $900 billion a year in trade between the two countries,” said Cambridge Chamber of Commerce CEO Greg Durocher.

Durocher mentioned many U.S. companies have a presence in the Kitchener-Waterloo area or employ U.S. or dual citizens. He said the election can directly impact those companies and their future trade opportunities.

“In 2026, we have to renegotiate the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement. So why is the U.S. election today very important to Canadians? It’s our future economy that’s at …