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flag Canadian manufacturing sales rose 0.6% in December 2025, led by auto and food sales, despite declines in energy products and ongoing economic challenges.

flag Canadian manufacturing sales rose 0.6% in December 2025 to $71 billion, reversing two prior monthly declines, driven by a 12% jump in motor vehicle sales due to improved production at an Ontario auto plant recovering from semiconductor shortages and a 2% increase in food product sales. flag Gains were partially offset by a 5.1% drop in petroleum and coal product sales linked to falling global energy prices. flag On a real basis, sales rose 1.8%, marking the third consecutive month of growth, though year-over-year sales fell 1.1% and inventories declined, signaling excess supply. flag The sector faced ongoing challenges from tariffs, supply chain issues, and volatile commodity prices, with a weak finish to 2025 impacting broader economic outlook.

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