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Canada's Record Deficit Sparks Economic Concerns Amid U.S. Exports Decline

8/29/2025

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Canada's current account deficit reached a record C$21.16 billion in Q2 2025, largely due to a 13.1% decline in U.S. exports.
The goods trade deficit expanded to C$19.6 billion, the highest level since the early 1980s.
Economists forecast a potential 0.7% annualized contraction in Canada's GDP for the quarter.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is reducing tariffs to aid negotiations with the U.S.

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Canada's current account deficit reached a record C$21.16 billion in Q2 2025, largely due to a 13.1% decline in U.S. exports.
The goods trade deficit expanded to C$19.6 billion, the highest level since the early 1980s.
Economists forecast a potential 0.7% annualized contraction in Canada's GDP for the quarter.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is reducing tariffs to aid negotiations with the U.S.