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Canadian international merchandise trade, May 2015
Canada's exports declined 0.6% in May while imports edged up 0.2%. Export volumes decreased 2.5% and prices increased 1.9%. Meanwhile, import volumes were up 0.3% and prices edged down 0.1%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world widened from $3.0 billion in April to $3.3 billion in May. Exports to countries other than the United States fell 1.6% to $10.0 billion in May. Exports to the United Kingdom were down $345 million and exports to China decreased by $307 million. These declines were partially offset by a $302 million increase in exports to Switzerland. Exports to the United States ... (full story)