Given the proximity of the United States to Mexico and Canada, these two countries represent an important export value to the US. According to the Census Bureau data, the first semester of 2020 Canada represented 16% of the total US export value. They were followed closely by Mexico with 15%. Next was China with 7%.
This trading activity between countries is analyzed per industry to have clarity on the product´s demand. Three industries represent 43% of the US export value: chemicals, computer & electronics, and transportation equipment. This is directly related to the demand from Canada & Mexico. In the case of Canada, the products highly requested are transportation equipment and chemicals. On the other hand, Mexico is mainly computer & electronic products and transportation equipment.
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