Exporters rushed to sidestep U.S. tariffs, pushing GDP higher despite housing slowdown and weak household spending
Imports surge ahead of Trump tariffs, dragging GDP into first decline in three years
Strong services sector drove 0.7% Q1 rise in GDP
Agency estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1
Economists warn U.S. tariffs and weak consumer confidence could stall growth
Publicly held debt projected to reach 156% of GDP by 2055
Analysts say Trump's trade policies and rising inflation could threaten future gains
Real GDP rose 2.6% on an annualized basis in Q4: StatCan
A stronger housing market also possible, according to Market Participants Survey
However, the agency's preliminary estimates point to a rebound at the end of the year