[Canadian Exports Hit Record High Driven by Oil Prices, Surplus Reaches Largest Since Pre-Trump Tariff Era] Driven by rising oil prices, Canadian exports reached a historic high in April, further expanding the trade surplus. Data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday showed that the country's trade surplus increased from CAD 1.75 billion in March to CAD 2.72 billion in April. This marks Canada's second consecutive month of achieving a trade surplus and the largest surplus since January 2025. Canada's trade surplus with the United States also reached its highest level since February 2025, a time before U.S. President Trump imposed tariffs on Canada. Total Canadian exports in April grew by 1.6% to CAD 75.2 billion, with growth spanning multiple sectors. Energy exports contributed the most, with rising prices driving a 7% increase in crude oil exports in April. (Sina Finance)