OTTAWA—Canadian printing imports and exports both experienced an uptick this month compared to August of last year. Numbers in relation to the U.S. in particular are up 7.7%.

The trade balance with all countries is down 24%.

All countries	Aug 2013	Aug 2012	% change
Total exports $M	78.6	74.5	5.5
Total imports $M	127.3	122.6	3.9
Trade balance $M (YTD)	-287.5	-231.9	-24.0

Canada/U.S.	Aug 2013	Aug 2012	% change
Exports to U.S. $M	61.7	57.3	7.7
Imports from U.S. $M	78.4	72.8	7.7