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Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade deficit $2.2 billion in November
['The Canadian Press']
Winnipeg Free Press
OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says exports fell in November as the country posted a merchandise trade deficit of $2.2 billion for the month.
Total exports fell 2.8 per cent in November to $63.9 billion as exports of metal and non-metallic mineral products dropped 24.4 per cent.
Exports of motor vehicles and parts also fell 11.6 per cent to reach their lowest level in three years.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckMeanwhile, total imports fell 0.1 per cent in November to 66.1 billion.
In volume terms, total exports in November fell 0.9 per cent, while imports rose 0.9 per cent.