Surplus or Deficit? Trump Quarrels With Canada Over Trade Numbers

Canada’s view that the U.S. has a surplus undercuts Trump administration’s push on Nafta

The Trump administration is fighting a war of numbers with Canada, further escalating economic tensions with one of the biggest U.S. trading partners.

President Donald Trump insisted on Thursday that the U.S. is at a trade disadvantage, while Canada denies anything of the sort.

The trade balance is Mr. Trump’s preferred yardstick for measuring...