In March, Canada's merchandise exports declined 5.3%, while imports were down 1.2%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world went from a surplus of $476 million in February to a deficit of $2.3 billion in March. This represents the largest trade deficit since June 2023. Consult the "International trade monthly interactive dashboard" to explore the most recent results of Canada's international trade in an interactive format. Following an increase of 5.3% in February, total exports fell back 5.3% in March, erasing the gains made in the previous month. Overall, decreases were observed in 9 of the ... (full story)