Eric Lombardi: Canada sees 11 percent growth in trade with non-U.S. countries in 2025

Eric Lombardi: Canada sees 11 percent growth in trade with non-U.S. countries in 2025
Canada sees 11 percent trade growth

Eric Lombardi highlights strong job growth in Canada and the country's push to engage more in global trade.

According to Lombardi, imports and exports with non-U.S. countries were up 11 percent in 2025. He also points to Canada becoming less dependent on internal markets and more focused on international trade.

Lombardi has previously noted that median and average weekly earnings in advanced economies rose about 10 percent from 2010 to 2025. He has also suggested Canada and Ontario can strengthen their fiscal outlook through investment and lower taxes without major service reductions. These comments provide context for his views on Canada’s economic trajectory.

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