Canada trade surplus hits 15-month high in April on soaring crude prices

Canada's goods trade surplus rose 55% in April to a 15-month high of C$2.72 billion, lifted by higher crude oil prices tied to the Iran war. The data points to stronger export values rather than broader underlying trade strength, with the move driven mainly by energy markets. This is a positive read for Canada's trade balance but likely limited in direct market impact.

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Canada's goods trade surplus rose 55% in April to a 15-month high of C$2.72 billion, lifted by higher crude oil prices tied to the Iran war. The data points to stronger export values rather than broader underlying trade strength, with the move driven mainly by energy markets. This is a positive read for Canada's trade balance but likely limited in direct market impact.