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Canada's Economy Shrinks 1.6% Amid Tariffs and Deficit

8/31/2025

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Canada's economy shrank by 1.6% in Q2 2025, driven by a 7.5% decline in exports due to U.S. tariffs.
Business investment is falling as companies relocate or freeze capital amid unclear government signals.
Rising long-term borrowing costs are straining public finances and household budgets.
Prime Minister Carney's upcoming budget faces a projected deficit of up to $92 billion, testing fiscal responsibility.
The budget's outcome will influence the ideological direction of Carney's administration amid economic pressures.

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Story summary

Canada's economy shrank by 1.6% in Q2 2025, driven by a 7.5% decline in exports due to U.S. tariffs.
Business investment is falling as companies relocate or freeze capital amid unclear government signals.
Rising long-term borrowing costs are straining public finances and household budgets.
Prime Minister Carney's upcoming budget faces a projected deficit of up to $92 billion, testing fiscal responsibility.
The budget's outcome will influence the ideological direction of Carney's administration amid economic pressures.