Canada posts $5.7B merchandise trade deficit for February
Total imports rose 8.4% to a record $72.1B in the month
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 09:35
Total imports rose 8.4% to a record $72.1B in the month
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