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July 06, 2017CANADA INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISE TRADE MAY 2017 
In Canada Jan-May 2017, The accumulated merchandise trade deficit reached $3.6 billion. Year to date goods exports were valued at $235.8 billion and year to date goods imports were valued at $239.4 billion.
In May 2017, Canadian merchandise trade (balance of payments basis, seasonally adjusted) posted a $1.1 million deficit. Over the last 101 months the accumulated deficit stands at $86.1 billion.
In May 2017, exports increased 1.3% over April 2017 to $48.7 billion, and increased 17.8% over May 2016. Over the last 101 months, exports have totaled $3.98 trillion.
In May 2017, imports increased 2.4% over April 2017 to $49.8 billion, and increased 10.2% over May 2016. Over the last 101 months, imports have totaled $4.06 trillion.
228-0059
Statistics Canada
CANSIM: tables 228-0058 to 228-0068
Publication: Canada's Balance of International Payments (Catalogue number 67-001-X)
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