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Canadian international merchandise trade, August 2024
In August, Canada's merchandise exports fell 1.0%, while imports edged up 0.3%. Consequently, Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world widened from a revised deficit of $287 million in July to a deficit of $1.1 billion in August. After accounting for the previous month's revisions, this is the sixth consecutive monthly deficit. Consult the "International trade monthly interactive dashboard" to explore the most recent results of Canada's international trade in an interactive format. Total exports fell 1.0% in August, a second consecutive monthly decrease. Overall, 6 of the 11 product sections posted declines. ... (full story)