Canada’s manufacturing sales fell 2.8% in April 2025 to C$69.6 billion, more than initial estimates of a 2% decrease, marking the largest decrease since October 2023 and the lowest level since January 2022. The decline was led by petroleum and coal products (-10.9%), motor vehicles (-8.3%), and primary metals (-4.4%). Excluding petroleum and coal, sales still dropped 1.8%. Arround half of manufacturers reported being impacted by US tariffs through various channels. Notably, one-third cited price increases, one-quarter experienced increased expenses for raw materials, shipping or labour, and one-fifth observed changes in demand for products. On a yearly basis, manufacturing sales fell 2.7%.