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The gap closed somewhat in the 1980s but at a much slower pace than in the 1960s. From 1961 to 1973 labour productivity rose annually by 3.3 percent in Canada and 1.7 percent in the United States. According to a 1997 IMF report, from 1973 to 1995 productivity growth was 1.1% in Canada and 0.8% in the United States. [50]
Of 10 studies with the strongest statistical validity, 5 favoured Canada, 2 favoured the United States, and 3 were equivalent or mixed. Of 28 weaker studies, 9 favoured Canada, 3 favoured the United States, and 16 were equivalent or mixed. Overall, results for mortality favoured Canada with a 5% advantage, but the results were weak and varied.
The trade relationship of the United States with Canada is the largest in the world.. In 2023, the goods and services trade between the two countries totaled $923 billion. U.S. exports were $441 billion, while imports were $482 billion, resulting in a United States $41 billion trade deficit with Canada. [1]
President-elect Trump went after Canada early Wednesday, asking why the U.S. provides its northern neighbor with subsidies and suggesting it should become the 51st state. “No one can answer why ...
President-elect Trump continued trolling of Canada early Wednesday by slamming U.S. subsidies and again claiming that Canadians supposedly want to become the 51st U.S. state.
The United States is by far Canada's largest trading partner, with more than $1.7 billion CAD in trade per day in 2005. [150] In 2009, 73% of Canada's exports went to the United States, and 63% of Canada's imports were from the United States. [151] Trade with Canada makes up 23% of the United States' exports and 17% of its imports. [152]
Economists have warned that Canada's GDP could take a hit of up to 5.6% if 25% blanket US tariffs are imposed on Canadian goods, depending on how, and whether, Canada retaliates.
Country Government expenditure (% of GDP) Government revenue (% of GDP) Net lending/borrowing (% of GDP) Afghanistan (2020) 29.508 27.049 -2.460 Albania 31.390 27.618