The Bank of Canada held its interest rate at 2.75 per cent on Wednesday, citing resilience in the economy despite the ongoing global trade war brought on by the U.S.

Governor Tiff Macklem says there was a ‘clear consensus’ to stay pat, but suggests the door remains open to additional cuts if necessary

The bank leaves its key rate alone for a third straight meeting, after cutting it seven times in a row from its five per cent peak starting last June amid