Manufacturing sales in British Columbia fell for a third consecutive month in April, dipping 1.9 per cent to $5.2 billion. The decline was attributed to weaker sales in both durable goods, which fell 1.9 per cent to $2.8 billion, and non-durable goods, down two per cent to $2.4 billion. Year-to-date sales growth for manufacturing was pared to 1.8 per cent. These weaker sales aligned with tariff-induced reductions in exports to the U.S., which affected Canadian industry in April.

Within the durable goods sector, wood product manufacturing sales led the monthly decrease, falling sharply by 8.1 per cent, down $73.2 million. This marked the third consecutive monthly decline for the sector. Transportation equipment sales also saw a significant drop of 14.3 per cent, down $46.2 million, with motor vehicle parts specifically declining 17.3 per cent, down $8.3 million. Partially offsetting these losses, primary metal sales increased 12.0 per cent, up $42.3........

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