The U.S. trade deficit sank almost 11% in August because of lower imports of oil and new cars, potentially giving a boost to the official measure of economic growth in the third quarter.

Canada recorded a bigger than expected trade deficit of C$1.1 billion ($806 million) in August, its sixth consecutive monthly shortfall, as imports rose while exports declined, Statistics Canada data showed on Tuesday.

Canada recorded a C$1.1 billion ($806 million) trade deficit in August as crude oil exports fell, driven mainly by lower prices for the commodity that is central to the country’s economy.