India, July 22 -- Canadian stocks climbed on Tuesday, supported by recent strong economic data, even as investors await potential trade deals between the US and its partners.

After opening slightly below yesterday's close, the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index turned lower only for an hour. Gaining momentum, the index then entered into positive territory where it reached an intra-day high of 27,396.49 in less than an hour before finally settling at 27,364.43, up by 47.43 (or 0.17%).

Canadian PM Mark Carney has been working hard to defend the country from the effects of tariff attack from the US over the past few weeks even as high-level talks for a suitable deal between two nations continue.

After asking his cabinet colleagues to explore...