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Canada’s U.S. exports surge 8.1% before 50% tariffs

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 11:33 PM UTC · How we work

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Canada’s exports to the United States surged 8.1% in August before 50% tariffs began Aug. 22.
Canada’s U.S. trade surplus rose from $6.1 billion in July to a record $11.2 billion in August.
U.S. imports to Canada fell 2.5% in August, widening the bilateral surplus.
Canada’s global trade surplus reached $4.2 billion in August, up from $787 million in July.
Energy exports, diesel, contributed over a quarter of August growth as petroleum prices rose >50%.

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Story summary

Canada’s exports to the United States surged 8.1% in August before 50% tariffs began Aug. 22.
Canada’s U.S. trade surplus rose from $6.1 billion in July to a record $11.2 billion in August.
U.S. imports to Canada fell 2.5% in August, widening the bilateral surplus.
Canada’s global trade surplus reached $4.2 billion in August, up from $787 million in July.
Energy exports, diesel, contributed over a quarter of August growth as petroleum prices rose >50%.