Canada’s GDP rises 3.3% in 2nd quarter, but US trade war could halt that momentum

Economy August 29, 2026 08:04 AM

After a slow start to the year, Canada's economy picked up speed in the second quarter, growing at its fastest pace in three years. The GDP grew at an annualized rate of 3.3 per cent. But the country's trade dispute with the U.S. could break that momentum. Senior Business Editor Jacqueline Hansen has more.

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Canada’s GDP rises 3.3% in 2nd quarter, but US trade war could halt that momentum

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Canada’s GDP rises 3.3% in 2nd quarter, but US trade war could halt that momentum

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