Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales edged up June and a smaller share of firms reported an impact from U.S. tariffs.
The agency said Friday that manufacturing sales in June rose 0.3 percent to $68.5 billion, breaking a streak of four consecutive monthly declines.
Petroleum and coal sales increased 11.8 percent to $6.8 billion in June, while the food product subsector gained 2.5 percent to reach a record $13.2 billion.
Meanwhile, the transportation equipment subsector fell five percent to $10.5 billion in June, the lowest level since November 2022, as sales of motor vehicles fell 9.4 percent and motor vehicle parts lost 2.8 percent.
Firms continue to report headwinds from Canada’s tariff dispute with the United States, though there are signs some manufacturers are avoiding the trade disruption….