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America's Biggest Trading Partner
- More than 8 million U.S. jobs depend on trade with Canada
- Canada is the United States' largest trading partner. Canada buys almost three times more from the U.S. than China does. The U.S. exports more to Canada than to China, Japan and the U.K. combined.
- Almost $1 million worth of goods and services cross the border every minute of every day.
- Canada is the # 1 export market for 34 states.
- Trade with Canada supports over 1.4 million U.S. jobs in the northern border states alone.
- The U.S. is the most important destination for Canadian direct investment abroad. Over 4,500 Canadian-owned companies in 17,000 locations across the U.S. employ more than 568,000 Americans.
Find out about Canada's relationship and importance to your state by checking out the 2010 State Trade Fact Sheets. This collection highlights the importance of the trade relationship between Canada and all 50 States and features success stories from local businesses and corporations.