What does the Statistics Say about the Impact of the B.C. Ports Strike on Canadian Imports and Exports

The recent unionized strike by the B.C. Port workers had an effect on Canada’s Balance of Payments(BOP). In June, Canada’s merchandise exports decreased 2.2%, while imports were down 0.5%. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the world widened from $2.7 billion in May to $3.7 billion in June.
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Merchandise exports and imports
Recent port disruptions and international trade statistics
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