OTTAWA—Exports rebounded in May after dropping considerably in April ($69.5 million in 2011 compared to $83.9 million in 2010). Imports took a hit, largely due to a drop in trade with the U.S.

Exports and imports

	May 2011	May 2010	Change %
Total exports (in millions)	74.0	71.3	+3.65
Total imports (in millions)	100.4	115.2	-14.7
Trade balance (year to date)	-117.6	-94.9	-23.9