Canada’s first quarter GDP expands by 2.2% annualized rate beating estimates
May 30, 2025
Canada’s economy in the first quarter grew faster than expected, data showed on Friday, primarily driven by exports as companies in the United States rushed to stockpile before tariffs by President Donald Trump.But an increase in imports that led to inventory build-up, lower household spending and weaker final domestic demand indicate that the economy was battling on the domestic front. Economists have warned that as tariffs continue on Canada, this trend will persist.
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