Global trade
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🇺🇸 United States

North America · Largest single-economy importer · services exporter

Total exports
$2.05T
Total imports
$3.15T
Trade balance
−$890B
Exports / GDP
11%
Largest partner
Canada
Supply-chain risk
Elevated

Trade & Global Position Brief

AI-Assisted Trade Assessment · separated from verified data

The United States runs a structural goods deficit offset by a sizeable services surplus. Trade is heavily integrated with Canada and Mexico, while strategic competition with China continues to drive selective tariffs and export controls. Energy and aerospace remain core export strengths; consumer electronics and apparel are key import dependencies.

Goods deficit −$1.18TServices surplus +$290BUSMCA accounts for 30% of total trade
Confidence: High (78/100) · Uncertainty: Trajectory of US–China tariff regime and EV-supply-chain policy.

Trade balance

Verified mock data · monthly and annual

Goods balance
−$1.18T
Services balance
$290B
Exports trend
▲ $2.05T
Imports trend
▲ $3.15T
Monthly balance (last 12 months)
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Annual balance
2017
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2024
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Main exports

Product / serviceValueShareMain destinationTrendMain companiesExposureRisk
Refined fuels & crude$320B15.6%MexicoupExxonMobil, ChevronEnergy commodityModerate
Aerospace$145B7.1%EUupBoeing, RTXCapital goodsLow
Semiconductors & equipment$95B4.6%TaiwanupNVIDIA, Applied MaterialsTechnologyElevated
Pharmaceuticals$85B4.1%EUflatPfizer, MerckHealthcareLow
Agricultural commodities$175B8.5%ChinaflatADM, CargillAgricultureModerate
Financial & business services$360B17.6%UKupJPMorgan, Goldman SachsServicesLow

Main imports

Product / serviceValueShareMain originDependencyDomestic alternativesAffected sectorsRisk
Consumer electronics$420B13.3%ChinaHighLimited near-termRetail, TechnologyElevated
Autos & parts$360B11.4%MexicoHighPartial via USMCAAutosModerate
Crude oil$230B7.3%CanadaModerateDomestic shaleEnergyLow
Pharmaceuticals$165B5.2%EUModerateStrong domestic baseHealthcareLow
Apparel$115B3.7%VietnamHighVery limitedRetailModerate
Critical minerals$45B1.4%ChinaCriticalEmergingBatteries, DefenseHigh

Trade partners

Ranked bilateral relationships · mock prototype

PartnerAnnualMain goods / servicesBalanceTrendImportanceDependencyRisk
🇨🇦 Canada$800BAutos, energy, machinery−$45BupStrategicHighLow
🇲🇽 Mexico$780BAutos, electronics, agri−$160BupStrategicHighModerate
🇨🇳 China$575BElectronics, agri−$310BdownStrategicHighElevated
🇪🇺 European Union$920BAerospace, pharma, services−$180BflatStrategicModerateLow
🇯🇵 Japan$245BAutos, machinery, energy−$70BupHighModerateLow
🇬🇧 United Kingdom$160BServices, aerospace$15BupHighModerateLow

Trade network map

Country-centered schematic of major export destinations and import origins

🇨🇦 Canada
Export
Annual
$800B
Corridor
USMCA northbound
🇲🇽 Mexico
Export
Annual
$780B
Corridor
USMCA southbound
🇨🇳 China
Import
Annual
$440B
Corridor
Trans-Pacific
🇪🇺 European Union
Import
Annual
$550B
Corridor
Trans-Atlantic
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Import
Annual
$130B
Corridor
Trans-Pacific
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Import
Annual
$35B
Corridor
Gulf · maritime

Trade agreements

USMCA

Active
US · Canada · Mexico
Verified · Main sectors
Autos, agri, services, digital
Verified · Importance
Strategic
AI-Assisted · Main benefit
Integrated North American manufacturing
AI-Assisted · Main limitation
Periodic disputes on autos and labor

Bilateral FTAs

Active
Korea, Singapore, Israel, others
Verified · Main sectors
Goods and services
Verified · Importance
High
AI-Assisted · Main benefit
Tariff-free access in key markets
AI-Assisted · Main limitation
No multilateral coverage

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Under Review
13 IPEF partners
Verified · Main sectors
Supply chains, clean economy
Verified · Importance
Moderate
AI-Assisted · Main benefit
Rules-based engagement in Asia
AI-Assisted · Main limitation
No market-access pillar

Supply-chain position

Higher score = higher risk · mock prototype

Shipping Route Dependence

High
Score 64/100Trend: up
Driver: Red Sea reroutes lengthen Asia–Europe transit times.
Stabilizer: Diversified Pacific and trans-Atlantic routes.

Port Congestion

Elevated
Score 62/100Trend: flat
Driver: Selective congestion at Singapore and Mediterranean hubs.
Stabilizer: Investment in port capacity across the Gulf.

Import Concentration

Elevated
Score 69/100Trend: up
Driver: Heavy reliance on a small set of suppliers for electronics inputs.
Stabilizer: Active supplier diversification by major OEMs.

Supplier Concentration

Elevated
Score 52/100Trend: up
Driver: Concentration in critical minerals and chemicals.
Stabilizer: Strategic stockpiles in advanced economies.

Energy Dependence

High
Score 74/100Trend: flat
Driver: Hydrocarbon imports concentrated by region.
Stabilizer: Renewables build-out and LNG diversification.

Semiconductor Dependence

Critical
Score 86/100Trend: up
Driver: Advanced-node manufacturing concentrated in East Asia.
Stabilizer: US, EU and India fab investments.

Food Import Dependence

Elevated
Score 47/100Trend: flat
Driver: Several regions structurally reliant on grain imports.
Stabilizer: Diversified supplier base post-Ukraine.

Critical Mineral Dependence

High
Score 82/100Trend: up
Driver: Lithium, cobalt and rare-earths concentration.
Stabilizer: New mining projects in Latin America and Africa.

Geopolitical Exposure

High
Score 72/100Trend: up
Driver: Tariff escalation and sanctions regimes.
Stabilizer: Plurilateral coordination among G7 economies.

Currency Exposure

Moderate
Score 42/100Trend: flat
Driver: USD funding stress in select EMs.
Stabilizer: Deeper FX reserves at major EMs.

Trade Restriction Risk

Elevated
Score 66/100Trend: up
Driver: Rising export controls on tech and critical inputs.
Stabilizer: Negotiated carve-outs for allies.

Logistics Infrastructure

Moderate
Score 49/100Trend: down
Driver: Capacity adds at major Gulf and Asian ports.
Stabilizer: Multi-modal investments in NA and EU.

Commodity exposure

CommodityExport exp.Import exp.Fiscal dep.FX sensitivityAffected sectorsRisk
OilHighHighHighHighEnergy, TransportElevated
Natural GasModerateHighModerateModerateUtilities, IndustryElevated
CoalModerateModerateModerateLowPower, SteelModerate
GoldModerateModerateLowModerateJewelry, ReservesLow
CopperHighModerateModerateModerateConstruction, EVsElevated
Iron OreHighModerateModerateModerateSteelModerate
LithiumHighHighLowLowBatteries, EVsHigh
Agricultural CommoditiesHighHighModerateModerateFood, AgribusinessModerate
Food ImportsLowHighModerateHighRetail, HouseholdsElevated
FertilizersModerateHighLowModerateAgricultureElevated

Foreign investment

Inward, outward and net FDI · mock prototype

Inward FDI
$380B
Outward FDI
$405B
Net FDI
−$25B

Main investor countries

  • 🇯🇵 Japan22%
  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom14%
  • 🇩🇪 Germany11%
  • 🇨🇦 Canada10%

Main destination sectors

  • Manufacturing38%
  • Finance & Insurance19%
  • Information & Tech15%
  • Energy9%
Verified · Strategic projects
TSMC Arizona fab expansion · Hyundai Georgia EV plant · Intel Ohio fab
Verified · Regulatory environment
CFIUS scrutiny tightened for technology and critical infrastructure.
AI-Assisted · Main opportunity
Semiconductors, EV supply chain and data centers.
AI-Assisted · Main concern
Tighter inbound screening and reciprocal measures.

Trade-related companies

Connected via the Companies & Sectors system

CompanyTickerSectorTrade roleExport exp.Import exp.ImportanceRisk
AppleAAPLTechnologyHardware importer / IP exporterHighCritical95ElevatedOpen →
BoeingBAAerospaceMajor aircraft exporterCriticalHigh88Moderate
ExxonMobilXOMEnergyLNG & refined fuels exporterHighModerate84Moderate
CaterpillarCATIndustrialsHeavy equipment exporterHighModerate76Moderate

Trade-related sectors

SectorExport shareImport dep.BalanceEmploymentFX sens.Comm. sens.Main partnerRisk / opportunity
Technology12%High−$180BHighModerateLowChinaTariff and export-control exposure / AI hardware and software exports
Energy15%Moderate$90BModerateModerateHighCanadaPrice volatility / LNG exports to Europe and Asia
Financial Services18%Low$160BHighLowLowUnited KingdomRegulatory fragmentation / Cross-border capital markets

Trade intelligence events

Verified facts, observed market reaction and AI-assisted assessment kept separate

Tariff change

United States raises tariffs on Chinese EVs and battery components

2026-05-14 · Confidence: Medium
Verified · Verified facts
Tariff rate increased to 100% on Chinese EVs · Effective date set to 2026-07-01 · Battery cells and key minerals also affected
Verified · Observed market reaction
S&P 500 autos sub-index −1.2% · Chinese ADRs in EV space down 5–7% · Lithium futures +3%
AI-Assisted · AI-Assisted assessment
Tariff package signals durable strategic competition in EV value chains. Expect supply-chain relocation and price pressure on US consumers in the near term.
Sectors: Autos, Batteries, Mining
Companies: Tesla, Ford, BYD
FX: Mild USD strength vs CNY
Country risk: Trade-policy risk elevated
Trade: Goods deficit with China likely narrows
Trade agreement

USMCA review process launched ahead of 2026 sunset clause

2026-04-20 · Confidence: Medium
Verified · Verified facts
Joint review initiated · Autos rules of origin under focus · Labor enforcement chapter to be assessed
Verified · Observed market reaction
Mexican peso steady · Auto sector ETFs flat
AI-Assisted · AI-Assisted assessment
Review is procedural but politically charged; baseline expectation is renewal with targeted tweaks.
Sectors: Autos, Agriculture
Companies: GM, Ford, Stellantis
FX: Neutral
Country risk: Stable
Trade: Maintains tariff-free core trade

Trade risk profile

Internal platform view · mock prototype

Export concentration risk

Low
Score 35/100Trend: flat
Driver: Diversified export base
Stabilizer: Strong services exports

Import dependency risk

High
Score 70/100Trend: up
Driver: Electronics and critical minerals reliance
Stabilizer: Reshoring incentives via IRA & CHIPS

Partner concentration risk

Elevated
Score 55/100Trend: flat
Driver: Heavy dependence on USMCA partners
Stabilizer: Diverse export markets

Commodity exposure risk

Moderate
Score 45/100Trend: flat
Driver: Net energy exporter
Stabilizer: Domestic shale production

Shipping-route risk

Moderate
Score 50/100Trend: up
Driver: Pacific and Suez exposure
Stabilizer: Trans-Atlantic alternatives

Sanctions risk

Low
Score 30/100Trend: flat
Driver: Issuer of major sanctions regimes
Stabilizer: Allied coordination

Currency risk

Low
Score 25/100Trend: flat
Driver: USD reserve status
Stabilizer: Deep capital markets

Geopolitical risk

Elevated
Score 60/100Trend: up
Driver: US–China strategic competition
Stabilizer: Alliance network

Logistics risk

Moderate
Score 40/100Trend: flat
Driver: Aging infrastructure in some corridors
Stabilizer: IIJA investment

Trade-policy risk

Elevated
Score 65/100Trend: up
Driver: Tariff escalation cycles
Stabilizer: Bipartisan trade-tools framework

Trade opportunities

Forward-looking opportunities · not guarantees

LNG export expansion

2–5 years

Additional liquefaction capacity coming online to serve Europe and Asia.

Energy

Semiconductor reshoring

3–7 years

CHIPS Act-backed fab investments lift domestic value-add.

Technology

Services exports

Ongoing

Cross-border digital and financial services remain core surplus drivers.

FinancialsTechnology

Nearshoring

3–5 years

Mexico capacity build-out supports US import substitution from Asia.

Manufacturing

Twelve-month trade timeline

  1. 2026-06-15Trade dataMay goods trade release: deficit −$92B
  2. 2026-05-14TariffsEV tariff package finalized
  3. 2026-04-20AgreementsUSMCA review process launched
  4. 2026-03-02CommoditiesLNG export milestone: 14 Bcf/d
  5. 2026-02-10ShippingRed Sea reroutes extended
  6. 2026-01-25InvestmentTSMC Arizona Phase 2 announced

What to watch

  • Monthly trade release · third week each month
  • USMCA joint-review milestones
  • China retaliation scope on tariffs
  • Red Sea shipping conditions
  • Semiconductor export controls expansion
  • Treasury FDI screening rulemaking

Trade scenarios

Scenario Analysis — Not a Forecast

Base Case

12 months

Trigger: Targeted tariffs, gradual reshoring, stable services surplus

Trade balance: Deficit narrows modestly to ~−$1.05T
Currency: USD broadly stable
Sectors: Tech and energy lead exports
Companies: Mixed for autos, positive for energy
Supply chain: Gradual diversification away from China
Confidence: Medium · Uncertainty: Tariff cadence and Chinese response

Positive Scenario

12–18 months

Trigger: Faster reshoring, LNG demand strong, EU services demand

Trade balance: Goods deficit narrows to ~−$1.00T; services surplus expands
Currency: USD modestly stronger
Sectors: Manufacturing capex rises
Companies: Industrials and energy outperform
Supply chain: Stronger Mexico nearshoring
Confidence: Low · Uncertainty: Capex execution risk

Negative Scenario

6–12 months

Trigger: Broad tariff retaliation, energy-price spike, Red Sea worsens

Trade balance: Deficit widens to −$1.25T
Currency: USD spikes on safe-haven flows
Sectors: Autos and consumer goods squeezed
Companies: Retail and EV margin pressure
Supply chain: Costs rise, lead times extend
Confidence: Low · Uncertainty: Geopolitical escalation

All values are illustrative Mock Data. Not customs, government or real-time data. Not investment, legal or trade-policy advice.