Canada trade deficit widened to Can$1.9 billion in May

Ottawa, Canada — Canada posted a third consecutive monthly trade deficit in May, widening from Can$1.3 billion to Can$1.9 billion (US$ 1.4 billion), the national statistical agency said Wednesday. Exports fell 2.6 percent to Can$62.4 billion — the lowest level in almost one year — while imports dropped 1.6 percent to Can$64.4 billion, according to Read The Rest at :