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Macro EconomyMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 4 August 2026•Updated 4 August 2026•
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Canada's Goods-Trade Surplus Widens to Record Highs in June

Key Facts

1Canada's goods-trade surplus widened in June as both exports and imports reached all-time highs.

In a move reflecting the resilience of Canada's external sector, official data showed the country's goods-trade surplus widened to CAD 3.9 billion in June. According to Statistics Canada, exports rose 0.4% to reach a record CAD 77.5 billion, while imports increased by 0.2% to CAD 73.6 billion. This growth in international trade volume was partly supported by a softer Canadian dollar, which boosted the total value of goods exchanged.

The weaker domestic currency played a key role in driving trade values to record levels, marking the fourth consecutive month that Canada has recorded a merchandise trade surplus. Record export levels of CAD 77.5 billion provide a positive signal for the GDP outlook, although the impact is tempered by the data being a lagging indicator for June. These figures reflect continued momentum in cross-border trade activity amid current monetary shifts.

Looking at the broader economic landscape, traders are monitoring the impact of these figures on monetary policy, especially following the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates at 3.75% on July 29, 2026.