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- The US is highly dependent on its neighbours, Canada and Mexico, for trade.
- The country’s top trading partner is Mexico, making up 14.8% of total trade.
- States close to Canada have strong trading links, with Montana importing 87% of goods from there and North Dakota exporting 84.6% of goods there.
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The top trading partner of every U.S. state
The U.S. is highly dependent—perhaps unsurprisingly—on Canada and Mexico for trade. The country’s top trading partner is Mexico, making up 14.8% of total trade.
Who are the states importing from?
The U.S. has a few natural and obvious trading partners, whether due to geographical closeness or strong economic ties.
The obvious candidates for top trading partners have already been mentioned, Canada and Mexico—and these two do show up at the state level as well. For example, Michigan gets 40.9% of its imports from Mexico, and Montana receives a whopping 87% of its imports from Canada.
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Mapped: The Top Trading Partner of Every U.S. State