A truck at the U.S. – Canada border. PHOTO: FILE

Canada’s trade deficit narrows in March

Exports to U.S. dropped 6.6 per cent, almost compensated by exports to rest of the world

Canada's trade deficit narrowed to C$506 million in March, beating expectations as imports fell at a faster rate than the drop in exports, data showed on Tuesday.











Chinese tariffs could mess with U.S. soybean plans

Chinese tariffs could mess with U.S. soybean plans

The fate of canola prices hangs in the balance as American growers decide how to react to 125 per cent tariffs imposed by China

Soybeans could be headed for a wild ride this growing season, says an analyst. Rich Nelson, chief strategist at Allendale Inc., said the outlook ranges from “terribly bearish” to mildly bullish depending on tariffs and weather