The purpose of Machines Italia Awareness Survey is to capture emerging trends, KPIs, pressing issues and mostly to better understand the needs of machinery and equipment end users in Canada, USA and Mexico
The improvement came as the U.S. trade deficit widened
Politically sensitive trade gaps with China, Mexico and Canada all increased
Canadians should expect more subdued job creation ahead because of slower economic growth
Global automakers are investing in new technologies, including ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft and car-sharing
An increase in revenue at Bombardier Transportation steers profits forward in Q2, while commercial aircraft and business aircraft divisions slide back
CEO Elon Musk pledges to post net profits in future quarters
The growth was widespread across 19 of 20 sectors studied
Many in Europe were cautiously relieved after European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker went to Washington and reached an understanding with Trump to hold off on more tariffs for now
The U.S. president was triumphant at a White House briefing, but economists warn the current growth rate is unsustainable
