Canada’s manufacturing sector contracted for the sixth month in a row in July, according to S&P Global. While the slowdown eased slightly, key indicators like new orders and exports remain weak — especially trade with the U.S., where new tariffs and uncertainty are weighing heavily on demand.What this means for Italian industry:Italian exporters and machinery suppliers working with Canadian…

Italy’s industrial production unexpectedly increased in April, marking the first annual rise in over two years and signaling a possible turnaround for the nation’s manufacturing sector. According to data released by the national statistics institute ISTAT, output climbed by 1.0% compared to March, defying analysts’ predictions of a slight decline.On a year-over-year basis, after adjusting for…

Italy’s industrial production unexpectedly increased in April, marking the first annual rise in over two years and signaling a possible turnaround for the nation’s manufacturing sector. According to data released by the national statistics institute ISTAT, output climbed by 1.0% compared to March, defying analysts’ predictions of a slight decline.On a year-over-year basis, after adjusting for…

Italy’s industrial production unexpectedly increased in April, marking the first annual rise in over two years and signaling a possible turnaround for the nation’s manufacturing sector. According to data released by the national statistics institute ISTAT, output climbed by 1.0% compared to March, defying analysts’ predictions of a slight decline.On a year-over-year basis, after adjusting for…

As Canada ramps up investment in its electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing industries, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is warning that the policy shift may have serious unintended consequences—particularly for agriculture and the machinery sectors that support it.In a recent letter addressed to Ministers Kody Blois (Agriculture), Dominic LeBlanc (Trade), and…

Canadian manufacturers are showing resilience in the face of prolonged trade tensions. According to a recent survey conducted by KPMG in Canada, more than half of domestic manufacturers believe they can withstand a trade war with the U.S. lasting over a year, a testament to their adaptability and resourcefulness.Building Resilience Amid Trade UncertaintyThe survey reveals that 54% of Canadian…