Canada posts a merchandise trade surplus in May, reaching roughly $4.2 billion (reported as $4.2 billion to $4.24 billion across outlets), according to Statistics Canada data. Multiple reports say the surplus grows for the fourth consecutive month and reaches a four-year high. The surplus is described as the largest since at least May 2022. One source attributes the outcome in part to a rise in exports to the United States, indicating that stronger U.S.-bound shipments contribute to the improvement. While the reported headline figures vary slightly due to rounding, they consistently point to a surplus near $4.2 billion in May and a continued positive momentum after earlier monthly gains. Together, the outlets frame May’s result as a significant uptick in Canada’s trade balance, driven by merchandise trade performance and specifically supported by higher exports to the U.S. The reports rely on the same official Statistics Canada release and present the surplus figure as the central development.