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Canada's trade surplus widens to more than four-year high in August
Exports to the United States rose 8.1% as companies rushed shipments ahead of new tariffs, helping lift the surplus above forecasts, StatsCan said.
- On Tuesday, StatsCan reported that Canada's trade surplus widened to C$4.2 billion in August, as exporters accelerated shipments to the United States before President Donald Trump's new tariffs took effect on August 22.
- Total exports rose 2.5%, driven by an 8.1% surge in shipments to the United States as firms raced to beat the new tariff implementation before the August 22 deadline.
- This front-loading effort pushed Canada's trade surplus with the United States to a 19-month high of C$11.2 billion, while imports fell 2%, reflecting strategic acceleration across consumer goods and machinery sectors.
- Meanwhile, Canada's trade deficit with non-U.S. partners widened to C$7.0 billion from C$5.3 billion in July, signaling challenges in diversifying away from American markets amid tariff pressures.
- Economists expect September data to clarify whether the August surplus represents a temporary front-loading anomaly or sustained contraction, as the tariffs cover roughly $20 billion of Canadian exports.
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By Robb M. Stewart OTTAWA--Canada's merchandise-trade surplus with the rest of the world widened sharply in August as shipments to the U.S. jumped ahead of fresh tariffs late in the month. ... -October 06, 2026 at 08:46 am EDT MarketScreener
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