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Figure 4 — Gross Margin — Machinery

Gross Margin — Machinery
(%)
Year Canada U.S.
Source: Statistics Canada and U.S. Department of Commerce
1997 38.1 33.8
1998 38.8 29.5
1999 42.5 27.8
2000 36.6 28
2001 34 32.5
2002 37.4 26.3
2003 35.4 28.6
2004 31.3 28.9
2005 33.6 32.8
2006 32.4 32.6
2007 33.8 29

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