Canada is vital to U.S. economic strength and national security. As America’s largest trading partner, Canada supplies critical resources and trusted collaboration to build resilient supply chains, create jobs, and reduce reliance on nations like China.
Bilateral trade in critical minerals between Canada and the U.S. is worth $40 billion annually, with 60% of Canada’s exports heading south. Canada also exports $47 billion in vehicles and $11 billion in auto parts to the U.S. each year, supporting thousands of jobs in states like Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
Canada is building a robust EV supply chain, including gigafactories, advanced research, and critical mineral production. These investments secure access to components and reduce dependence on adversarial nations. Disrupting this partnership would cost every American money. It would increase business costs, harm America’s access to the resources Canada can provide to guarantee its energy independence, limit Americans’ choice of vehicles, and destabilize U.S. manufacturing.
Canada’s contributions to U.S. economic and national security are irreplaceable. Strengthening our collaboration ensures North America remains the world leader in integrated energy independence, excellence in manufacturing, and problem-solving for the future.
By working together, the United States and Canada can:
Canada and Michigan: Powering America’s Auto Capital
Michigan’s global leadership in the automotive sector is deeply connected to its trusted partnership with Canada. With $22.8 billion in automobile and parts imports and $11 billion in Canadian auto parts exports to the U.S. Midwest, this collaboration is critical to sustaining Michigan’s supply chains. Canada’s investments in EV battery production are driving innovation, cementing Michigan’s global automotive leadership.
Canada and Ohio: Building the Heartland’s Future
Ohio’s economic strength is underpinned by a reliable partnership with Canada. As the state’s largest foreign trade partner, Canada provides $17.9 billion in goods annually, supporting critical supply chains. Canadian businesses directly employ 20,100 Ohioans, ensuring continued growth in manufacturing and other industries.
Canada and Indiana: Forging Resilient Industrial Partnerships
Indiana thrives with Canada as its top trade partner, importing $11.1 billion annually, including $1.1 billion in critical iron and steel products. The 2024 trade MOU between Ontario and Indiana ensures a robust future for industrial growth, supported by 28,000 local jobs from Canadian businesses.
Canada and Illinois: The North American Logistics Hub
Illinois’ position as North America’s logistics powerhouse is bolstered by $65.6 billion in Canadian imports and the Canadian National Railway’s $1 billion infrastructure investments in the state. This partnership ensures seamless trade and manufacturing efficiency, making Illinois the backbone of continental logistics.
Canada and Alabama: Driving EV Innovation
Canada’s $3.4 billion in EV parts and material imports power Alabama’s burgeoning green automotive sector. With Canadian companies employing over 11,850 workers, the partnership positions Alabama is at the forefront of sustainable mobility.
Canada and Missouri: Strengthening America’s Backbone
Missouri’s manufacturing and export industries flourish with Canada as its top trading partner. Canadian trade supports $2.7 billion in truck exports annually and thousands of jobs, ensuring a strong industrial future for Missouri.
Canada and Kansas: Elevating Aviation and Manufacturing
Kansas and Canada share a dynamic trade relationship, with over $1 billion in aircraft components traded annually. Canada’s Bombardier hosts its U.S. headquarters in Wichita, cementing a legacy of innovation in aviation and advanced manufacturing.
Canada and South Carolina: Partners in Manufacturing Excellence
South Carolina’s $4.5 billion in exports to Canada and reliance on Canadian raw materials, plastic and motor vehicle parts underpin its thriving manufacturing industry. This partnership fuels economic growth and supports over 112,100 jobs statewide.
Canada and Georgia: Pioneering Southern Innovation
Georgia’s industries benefit from $6.4 billion in trade with Canada. As the top export market for the state, Canadian collaboration ensures competitiveness in EV manufacturing, logistics, and advanced industries.
Canada and Mississippi: Partners in Growth
Mississippi’s economic future is secure with $2.2 billion in trade with Canada. This relationship supports critical mineral access and robust supply chains, ensuring continued growth for local industries.