Q1 Canadian GDP Comes In Stronger Than Expected Owing to Tariffs
May 30, 2025Q1 GDP Growth Was Bolstered by Tariff Reaction As Residential Construction and Resale Activity Weakened Further Statistics Canada released Q1 GDP data showing a stronger-than-expected 2.2% seasonally adjusted annual rate, a tick above the pace of the quarter before. Exports drove growth as companies in the United States rushed to stockpile Canadian products before U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs. Growth […]