Canada’s trade flows recovering from spring: Statistics Canada
Merchandise trade deficit widens, while services trade deficit narrows
- By: Jonathan Got
- August 5, 2025 August 5, 2025
- 11:07
Merchandise trade deficit widens, while services trade deficit narrows
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