GITNUXREPORT 2026

Canada Us Trade Statistics

The United States and Canada share a massive trade relationship worth over a trillion dollars annually.

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, Canada exported $356.5 billion in goods to the U.S., up 1.4% from 2022.

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U.S. goods exports to Canada totaled $353.0 billion in 2023, a 0.4% increase YoY.

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Canadian goods imports from U.S. reached $450.8 billion in 2023.

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Top U.S. goods export to Canada in 2023 was vehicles at $51.2 billion.

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Canada exported $92.4 billion in crude oil to U.S. in 2023.

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U.S. exported $28.7 billion in natural gas to Canada in 2023.

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Canadian aluminum exports to U.S. totaled $6.8 billion in 2023.

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U.S. passenger vehicle exports to Canada hit $37.4 billion in 2023.

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Canada shipped $15.3 billion in lumber to U.S. in 2023.

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U.S. machinery exports to Canada were $45.1 billion in 2023.

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Canadian potash exports to U.S. reached $2.1 billion in 2023.

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U.S. refined petroleum exports to Canada totaled $18.9 billion in 2023.

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Canada exported $8.7 billion in gold to U.S. in 2023.

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U.S. electrical equipment exports to Canada were $22.4 billion in 2023.

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Canadian wheat exports to U.S. hit $1.2 billion in 2023.

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U.S. plastics exports to Canada totaled $14.3 billion in 2023.

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Canada exported $4.5 billion in aircraft parts to U.S. in 2023.

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U.S. pharmaceutical preparations exports to Canada were $12.8 billion in 2023.

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Canadian beef exports to U.S. reached $3.9 billion in 2023.

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U.S. aircraft and parts exports to Canada totaled $7.2 billion in 2023.

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Canada exported $2.3 billion in seafood to U.S. in 2023.

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U.S. computer exports to Canada were $9.1 billion in 2023.

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Canadian canola oil exports to U.S. hit $1.8 billion in 2023.

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U.S. medical instruments exports to Canada totaled $5.6 billion in 2023.

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In 2023, the total two-way merchandise trade between Canada and the United States reached $806.9 billion, marking a 2.1% increase from 2022.

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Canada accounted for 14.2% of total U.S. goods exports in 2023, valued at $353.2 billion out of $2.486 trillion in total U.S. exports.

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The United States was Canada's largest trading partner in 2023, representing 73.1% of Canada's total merchandise trade volume of $1.102 trillion.

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Bilateral trade in goods and services between the U.S. and Canada totaled $1.2 trillion in 2022, with goods comprising 80% of the total.

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From 2018 to 2023, average annual growth in Canada-U.S. trade was 4.8%, driven by USMCA implementation.

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In Q1 2024, Canada-U.S. trade averaged $2.1 billion per day, up 1.5% from Q1 2023.

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The U.S.-Canada trade relationship supports 2.6 million U.S. jobs and 1.9 million Canadian jobs as of 2023 estimates.

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Canada-U.S. supply chain integration results in $2.6 billion in daily cross-border trade flows in 2023.

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In 2022, trade between Canada and the U.S. represented 28% of Canada's GDP and 3% of U.S. GDP.

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Post-USMCA (2020-2023), bilateral trade grew by 15.2% cumulatively compared to pre-agreement levels.

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Monthly average Canada-U.S. goods trade in 2023 was $67.2 billion, with peaks in December at $72.1 billion.

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Canada ranked as the U.S.'s top export market for 12 consecutive years through 2023.

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In 2023, 75% of Canadian exports went to the U.S., valued at $592.8 billion.

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U.S.-Canada trade corridors handled 99% of bilateral trade by truck in 2023, totaling 5.2 million loads.

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From 1994-2023 under NAFTA/USMCA, Canada-U.S. trade increased from $290 billion to $807 billion nominally.

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In 2023, digital trade between Canada and U.S. added $68 billion to overall bilateral trade.

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Canada-U.S. trade dispute resolutions under USMCA Chapter 31 averaged 45 days per case in 2023.

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Border wait times impacted $1.2 billion in daily trade potential in 2023, per industry estimates.

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In 2022, Canada-U.S. trade in critical minerals reached $12.4 billion, up 20% YoY.

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Energy trade accounted for 25% of total Canada-U.S. merchandise trade in 2023 at $201.7 billion.

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Automotive trade between Canada and U.S. totaled $108.5 billion in 2023, representing 13.4% of total trade.

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Agricultural products trade hit $52.3 billion in 2023, with Canada exporting $28.1 billion to U.S.

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Machinery and equipment trade valued at $94.2 billion in 2023, 11.7% of bilateral total.

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Chemicals and plastics trade reached $61.8 billion in 2023 between Canada and U.S.

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Forest products trade totaled $38.4 billion in 2023, with Canada exporting $27.2 billion to U.S.

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Aerospace products trade valued at $18.7 billion in 2023, led by Bombardier and Boeing parts.

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Pharmaceuticals trade between Canada and U.S. was $22.1 billion in 2023.

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Electrical machinery trade hit $45.3 billion in 2023.

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Optical and medical instruments trade totaled $16.9 billion in 2023.

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Precious metals and stones trade valued at $14.2 billion in 2023 between the two countries.

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In 2023, energy products made up 25% of Canada-U.S. goods trade at $201.7 billion.

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Automotive sector trade totaled $108.5 billion in 2023, with parts at 60%.

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Agriculture and agri-food trade reached $52.3 billion in 2023.

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Machinery and mechanical appliances trade was $94.2 billion in 2023.

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Chemicals, plastics, and rubber trade hit $61.8 billion in 2023.

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Forest products trade valued $38.4 billion in 2023, lumber dominant.

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Aerospace trade totaled $18.7 billion in 2023 between Canada and U.S.

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Pharmaceuticals trade was $22.1 billion in 2023.

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Electrical machinery trade reached $45.3 billion in 2023.

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Optical, photo, medical instruments trade $16.9 billion in 2023.

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Precious metals trade $14.2 billion in 2023.

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Minerals and metals trade excluding energy $42.6 billion in 2023.

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ICT products trade $28.4 billion in 2023.

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Seafood trade $5.7 billion in 2023.

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Beef and livestock trade $6.2 billion in 2023.

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Grains and oilseeds trade $12.1 billion in 2023.

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Dairy products trade $1.8 billion in 2023.

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Wine and spirits trade $2.4 billion in 2023.

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Textiles and apparel trade $3.1 billion in 2023.

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Furniture and fixtures trade $4.7 billion in 2023.

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In 2022, U.S. services exports to Canada totaled $82.4 billion, led by travel and R&D.

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Canada exported $57.1 billion in services to U.S. in 2022, with intellectual property at $18.2 billion.

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U.S. travel services exports to Canada reached $14.3 billion in 2023.

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Canadian services imports from U.S. were $61.7 billion in 2022.

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U.S. R&D and technical services exports to Canada hit $12.9 billion in 2022.

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Canada exported $9.4 billion in transportation services to U.S. in 2022.

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Financial services trade between U.S. and Canada totaled $15.2 billion in 2023.

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U.S. telecommunications services exports to Canada were $4.8 billion in 2022.

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Canadian commercial services exports to U.S. reached $22.3 billion in 2022.

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Insurance services trade from U.S. to Canada was $3.7 billion in 2023.

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Canada imported $7.1 billion in computer services from U.S. in 2022.

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U.S. education-related services exports to Canada totaled $2.9 billion in 2023.

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Personal travel services from Canada to U.S. were $10.2 billion in 2023 post-recovery.

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U.S. exports of management consulting services to Canada hit $5.3 billion in 2022.

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Canadian architectural and engineering services to U.S. totaled $3.8 billion in 2022.

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Royalties and license fees services trade U.S. to Canada was $8.6 billion in 2023.

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Canada exported $4.2 billion in cultural services to U.S. in 2022.

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U.S. environmental services exports to Canada reached $1.7 billion in 2023.

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Logistics and freight forwarding services trade totaled $6.9 billion U.S. to Canada in 2022.

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Canadian IT services exports to U.S. were $11.4 billion in 2023.

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U.S. legal services exports to Canada hit $1.2 billion in 2022.

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Advertising services trade from Canada to U.S. totaled $0.9 billion in 2023.

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U.S. construction services exports to Canada were $2.4 billion in 2022.

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In 2023, U.S. goods trade surplus with Canada was $63.8 billion.

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Canada's merchandise trade deficit with U.S. widened to $94.3 billion in 2023.

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U.S. services trade surplus with Canada was $21.3 billion in 2022.

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Cumulative U.S. goods trade surplus with Canada 2019-2023 averaged $70.2 billion annually.

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Canada's overall trade deficit with U.S. (goods+services) was $73.1 billion in 2022.

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In energy sector, Canada had $134.5 billion trade surplus with U.S. in 2023.

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U.S. automotive trade surplus with Canada was $15.7 billion in 2023.

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Canada ran a $22.4 billion services trade deficit with U.S. in 2023 estimates.

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U.S. agricultural trade surplus with Canada narrowed to $1.9 billion in 2023.

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Machinery trade deficit for Canada vs. U.S. was $28.1 billion in 2023.

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U.S. chemicals trade surplus with Canada reached $12.6 billion in 2023.

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Canada's forest products trade surplus with U.S. was $18.9 billion in 2023.

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Electronics trade deficit for U.S. vs. Canada was $3.2 billion in 2023.

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U.S. aircraft trade surplus with Canada was $2.8 billion in 2023.

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Canada had $4.1 billion surplus in seafood trade with U.S. in 2023.

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Pharmaceuticals trade surplus for U.S. over Canada was $7.5 billion in 2023.

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Critical minerals trade surplus for Canada vs. U.S. was $8.3 billion in 2023.

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U.S. computer and telecom surplus with Canada hit $6.4 billion in 2023.

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Canada's beef trade surplus with U.S. was $2.7 billion in 2023.

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Plastics deficit for Canada was $9.8 billion vs. U.S. in 2023.

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Gold trade surplus for Canada over U.S. $6.2 billion in 2023.

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U.S. medical equipment surplus with Canada $4.9 billion in 2023.

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Boasting a daily exchange of goods and services worth over $2 billion, the Canada-U.S. trade partnership is an economic behemoth whose sheer scale and intricate supply chains form the backbone of North American prosperity, as revealed by the latest data showing bilateral trade soaring past $800 billion.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, the total two-way merchandise trade between Canada and the United States reached $806.9 billion, marking a 2.1% increase from 2022.
  • Canada accounted for 14.2% of total U.S. goods exports in 2023, valued at $353.2 billion out of $2.486 trillion in total U.S. exports.
  • The United States was Canada's largest trading partner in 2023, representing 73.1% of Canada's total merchandise trade volume of $1.102 trillion.
  • In 2023, Canada exported $356.5 billion in goods to the U.S., up 1.4% from 2022.
  • U.S. goods exports to Canada totaled $353.0 billion in 2023, a 0.4% increase YoY.
  • Canadian goods imports from U.S. reached $450.8 billion in 2023.
  • In 2022, U.S. services exports to Canada totaled $82.4 billion, led by travel and R&D.
  • Canada exported $57.1 billion in services to U.S. in 2022, with intellectual property at $18.2 billion.
  • U.S. travel services exports to Canada reached $14.3 billion in 2023.
  • In 2023, U.S. goods trade surplus with Canada was $63.8 billion.
  • Canada's merchandise trade deficit with U.S. widened to $94.3 billion in 2023.
  • U.S. services trade surplus with Canada was $21.3 billion in 2022.
  • In 2023, energy products made up 25% of Canada-U.S. goods trade at $201.7 billion.
  • Automotive sector trade totaled $108.5 billion in 2023, with parts at 60%.
  • Agriculture and agri-food trade reached $52.3 billion in 2023.

The United States and Canada share a massive trade relationship worth over a trillion dollars annually.

Goods Trade

1In 2023, Canada exported $356.5 billion in goods to the U.S., up 1.4% from 2022.
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2U.S. goods exports to Canada totaled $353.0 billion in 2023, a 0.4% increase YoY.
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3Canadian goods imports from U.S. reached $450.8 billion in 2023.
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4Top U.S. goods export to Canada in 2023 was vehicles at $51.2 billion.
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5Canada exported $92.4 billion in crude oil to U.S. in 2023.
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6U.S. exported $28.7 billion in natural gas to Canada in 2023.
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7Canadian aluminum exports to U.S. totaled $6.8 billion in 2023.
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8U.S. passenger vehicle exports to Canada hit $37.4 billion in 2023.
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9Canada shipped $15.3 billion in lumber to U.S. in 2023.
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10U.S. machinery exports to Canada were $45.1 billion in 2023.
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11Canadian potash exports to U.S. reached $2.1 billion in 2023.
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12U.S. refined petroleum exports to Canada totaled $18.9 billion in 2023.
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13Canada exported $8.7 billion in gold to U.S. in 2023.
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14U.S. electrical equipment exports to Canada were $22.4 billion in 2023.
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15Canadian wheat exports to U.S. hit $1.2 billion in 2023.
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16U.S. plastics exports to Canada totaled $14.3 billion in 2023.
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17Canada exported $4.5 billion in aircraft parts to U.S. in 2023.
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18U.S. pharmaceutical preparations exports to Canada were $12.8 billion in 2023.
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19Canadian beef exports to U.S. reached $3.9 billion in 2023.
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20U.S. aircraft and parts exports to Canada totaled $7.2 billion in 2023.
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21Canada exported $2.3 billion in seafood to U.S. in 2023.
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22U.S. computer exports to Canada were $9.1 billion in 2023.
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23Canadian canola oil exports to U.S. hit $1.8 billion in 2023.
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24U.S. medical instruments exports to Canada totaled $5.6 billion in 2023.
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Goods Trade Interpretation

While the raw numbers suggest a near-even trade, it’s clear our relationship is one of profound codependency, with Canada fueling America’s cars and homes while America keeps Canada’s industries running and its citizens medicated.

Overall Trade Statistics

1In 2023, the total two-way merchandise trade between Canada and the United States reached $806.9 billion, marking a 2.1% increase from 2022.
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2Canada accounted for 14.2% of total U.S. goods exports in 2023, valued at $353.2 billion out of $2.486 trillion in total U.S. exports.
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3The United States was Canada's largest trading partner in 2023, representing 73.1% of Canada's total merchandise trade volume of $1.102 trillion.
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4Bilateral trade in goods and services between the U.S. and Canada totaled $1.2 trillion in 2022, with goods comprising 80% of the total.
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5From 2018 to 2023, average annual growth in Canada-U.S. trade was 4.8%, driven by USMCA implementation.
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6In Q1 2024, Canada-U.S. trade averaged $2.1 billion per day, up 1.5% from Q1 2023.
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7The U.S.-Canada trade relationship supports 2.6 million U.S. jobs and 1.9 million Canadian jobs as of 2023 estimates.
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8Canada-U.S. supply chain integration results in $2.6 billion in daily cross-border trade flows in 2023.
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9In 2022, trade between Canada and the U.S. represented 28% of Canada's GDP and 3% of U.S. GDP.
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10Post-USMCA (2020-2023), bilateral trade grew by 15.2% cumulatively compared to pre-agreement levels.
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11Monthly average Canada-U.S. goods trade in 2023 was $67.2 billion, with peaks in December at $72.1 billion.
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12Canada ranked as the U.S.'s top export market for 12 consecutive years through 2023.
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13In 2023, 75% of Canadian exports went to the U.S., valued at $592.8 billion.
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14U.S.-Canada trade corridors handled 99% of bilateral trade by truck in 2023, totaling 5.2 million loads.
Directional
15From 1994-2023 under NAFTA/USMCA, Canada-U.S. trade increased from $290 billion to $807 billion nominally.
Single source
16In 2023, digital trade between Canada and U.S. added $68 billion to overall bilateral trade.
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17Canada-U.S. trade dispute resolutions under USMCA Chapter 31 averaged 45 days per case in 2023.
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18Border wait times impacted $1.2 billion in daily trade potential in 2023, per industry estimates.
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19In 2022, Canada-U.S. trade in critical minerals reached $12.4 billion, up 20% YoY.
Directional
20Energy trade accounted for 25% of total Canada-U.S. merchandise trade in 2023 at $201.7 billion.
Single source
21Automotive trade between Canada and U.S. totaled $108.5 billion in 2023, representing 13.4% of total trade.
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22Agricultural products trade hit $52.3 billion in 2023, with Canada exporting $28.1 billion to U.S.
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23Machinery and equipment trade valued at $94.2 billion in 2023, 11.7% of bilateral total.
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24Chemicals and plastics trade reached $61.8 billion in 2023 between Canada and U.S.
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25Forest products trade totaled $38.4 billion in 2023, with Canada exporting $27.2 billion to U.S.
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26Aerospace products trade valued at $18.7 billion in 2023, led by Bombardier and Boeing parts.
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27Pharmaceuticals trade between Canada and U.S. was $22.1 billion in 2023.
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28Electrical machinery trade hit $45.3 billion in 2023.
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29Optical and medical instruments trade totaled $16.9 billion in 2023.
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30Precious metals and stones trade valued at $14.2 billion in 2023 between the two countries.
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Overall Trade Statistics Interpretation

Our relationship is the definition of codependency: a staggering $2.1 billion trades hands daily, meaning we essentially share a wallet and argue over the receipts, all while employing nearly 4.5 million people on both sides of the border to manage the messy, vital, and utterly inseparable partnership.

Sectoral Breakdown

1In 2023, energy products made up 25% of Canada-U.S. goods trade at $201.7 billion.
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2Automotive sector trade totaled $108.5 billion in 2023, with parts at 60%.
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3Agriculture and agri-food trade reached $52.3 billion in 2023.
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4Machinery and mechanical appliances trade was $94.2 billion in 2023.
Directional
5Chemicals, plastics, and rubber trade hit $61.8 billion in 2023.
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6Forest products trade valued $38.4 billion in 2023, lumber dominant.
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7Aerospace trade totaled $18.7 billion in 2023 between Canada and U.S.
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8Pharmaceuticals trade was $22.1 billion in 2023.
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9Electrical machinery trade reached $45.3 billion in 2023.
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10Optical, photo, medical instruments trade $16.9 billion in 2023.
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11Precious metals trade $14.2 billion in 2023.
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12Minerals and metals trade excluding energy $42.6 billion in 2023.
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13ICT products trade $28.4 billion in 2023.
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14Seafood trade $5.7 billion in 2023.
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15Beef and livestock trade $6.2 billion in 2023.
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16Grains and oilseeds trade $12.1 billion in 2023.
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17Dairy products trade $1.8 billion in 2023.
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18Wine and spirits trade $2.4 billion in 2023.
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19Textiles and apparel trade $3.1 billion in 2023.
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20Furniture and fixtures trade $4.7 billion in 2023.
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Sectoral Breakdown Interpretation

Canada and the U.S. have built a deeply integrated economic engine that runs on everything from oil and car parts to lumber and pharmaceuticals, proving our relationship is far more substantial than just a polite exchange of apologies and maple syrup.

Services Trade

1In 2022, U.S. services exports to Canada totaled $82.4 billion, led by travel and R&D.
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2Canada exported $57.1 billion in services to U.S. in 2022, with intellectual property at $18.2 billion.
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3U.S. travel services exports to Canada reached $14.3 billion in 2023.
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4Canadian services imports from U.S. were $61.7 billion in 2022.
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5U.S. R&D and technical services exports to Canada hit $12.9 billion in 2022.
Single source
6Canada exported $9.4 billion in transportation services to U.S. in 2022.
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7Financial services trade between U.S. and Canada totaled $15.2 billion in 2023.
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8U.S. telecommunications services exports to Canada were $4.8 billion in 2022.
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9Canadian commercial services exports to U.S. reached $22.3 billion in 2022.
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10Insurance services trade from U.S. to Canada was $3.7 billion in 2023.
Single source
11Canada imported $7.1 billion in computer services from U.S. in 2022.
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12U.S. education-related services exports to Canada totaled $2.9 billion in 2023.
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13Personal travel services from Canada to U.S. were $10.2 billion in 2023 post-recovery.
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14U.S. exports of management consulting services to Canada hit $5.3 billion in 2022.
Directional
15Canadian architectural and engineering services to U.S. totaled $3.8 billion in 2022.
Single source
16Royalties and license fees services trade U.S. to Canada was $8.6 billion in 2023.
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17Canada exported $4.2 billion in cultural services to U.S. in 2022.
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18U.S. environmental services exports to Canada reached $1.7 billion in 2023.
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19Logistics and freight forwarding services trade totaled $6.9 billion U.S. to Canada in 2022.
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20Canadian IT services exports to U.S. were $11.4 billion in 2023.
Single source
21U.S. legal services exports to Canada hit $1.2 billion in 2022.
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22Advertising services trade from Canada to U.S. totaled $0.9 billion in 2023.
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23U.S. construction services exports to Canada were $2.4 billion in 2022.
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Services Trade Interpretation

While the U.S. sends Canadians on trips and invents their future, Canada quietly writes the software and pays the licensing fees for the blueprint, proving our trade relationship is a sophisticated tango of tourism and intellectual property.

Trade Balance and Deficits

1In 2023, U.S. goods trade surplus with Canada was $63.8 billion.
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2Canada's merchandise trade deficit with U.S. widened to $94.3 billion in 2023.
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3U.S. services trade surplus with Canada was $21.3 billion in 2022.
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4Cumulative U.S. goods trade surplus with Canada 2019-2023 averaged $70.2 billion annually.
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5Canada's overall trade deficit with U.S. (goods+services) was $73.1 billion in 2022.
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6In energy sector, Canada had $134.5 billion trade surplus with U.S. in 2023.
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7U.S. automotive trade surplus with Canada was $15.7 billion in 2023.
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8Canada ran a $22.4 billion services trade deficit with U.S. in 2023 estimates.
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9U.S. agricultural trade surplus with Canada narrowed to $1.9 billion in 2023.
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10Machinery trade deficit for Canada vs. U.S. was $28.1 billion in 2023.
Single source
11U.S. chemicals trade surplus with Canada reached $12.6 billion in 2023.
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12Canada's forest products trade surplus with U.S. was $18.9 billion in 2023.
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13Electronics trade deficit for U.S. vs. Canada was $3.2 billion in 2023.
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14U.S. aircraft trade surplus with Canada was $2.8 billion in 2023.
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15Canada had $4.1 billion surplus in seafood trade with U.S. in 2023.
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16Pharmaceuticals trade surplus for U.S. over Canada was $7.5 billion in 2023.
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17Critical minerals trade surplus for Canada vs. U.S. was $8.3 billion in 2023.
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18U.S. computer and telecom surplus with Canada hit $6.4 billion in 2023.
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19Canada's beef trade surplus with U.S. was $2.7 billion in 2023.
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20Plastics deficit for Canada was $9.8 billion vs. U.S. in 2023.
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21Gold trade surplus for Canada over U.S. $6.2 billion in 2023.
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22U.S. medical equipment surplus with Canada $4.9 billion in 2023.
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Trade Balance and Deficits Interpretation

In a classic display of symbiotic economic codependency, Canada generously powers and feeds its southern neighbor while simultaneously funding a U.S. shopping spree for everything from cars to chemicals, proving we're less trade partners and more co-dependent roommates with a shared, lopsided credit card.

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