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.
Trade balance
Verified mock data · monthly and annual
Main exports
| Product / service | Value | Share | Main destination | Trend | Main companies | Exposure | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refined fuels & crude | $320B | 15.6% | Mexico | up | ExxonMobil, Chevron | Energy commodity | Moderate |
| Aerospace | $145B | 7.1% | EU | up | Boeing, RTX | Capital goods | Low |
| Semiconductors & equipment | $95B | 4.6% | Taiwan | up | NVIDIA, Applied Materials | Technology | Elevated |
| Pharmaceuticals | $85B | 4.1% | EU | flat | Pfizer, Merck | Healthcare | Low |
| Agricultural commodities | $175B | 8.5% | China | flat | ADM, Cargill | Agriculture | Moderate |
| Financial & business services | $360B | 17.6% | UK | up | JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs | Services | Low |
Main imports
| Product / service | Value | Share | Main origin | Dependency | Domestic alternatives | Affected sectors | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer electronics | $420B | 13.3% | China | High | Limited near-term | Retail, Technology | Elevated |
| Autos & parts | $360B | 11.4% | Mexico | High | Partial via USMCA | Autos | Moderate |
| Crude oil | $230B | 7.3% | Canada | Moderate | Domestic shale | Energy | Low |
| Pharmaceuticals | $165B | 5.2% | EU | Moderate | Strong domestic base | Healthcare | Low |
| Apparel | $115B | 3.7% | Vietnam | High | Very limited | Retail | Moderate |
| Critical minerals | $45B | 1.4% | China | Critical | Emerging | Batteries, Defense | High |
Trade partners
Ranked bilateral relationships · mock prototype
| Partner | Annual | Main goods / services | Balance | Trend | Importance | Dependency | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $800B | Autos, energy, machinery | −$45B | up | Strategic | High | Low |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $780B | Autos, electronics, agri | −$160B | up | Strategic | High | Moderate |
| 🇨🇳 China | $575B | Electronics, agri | −$310B | down | Strategic | High | Elevated |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | $920B | Aerospace, pharma, services | −$180B | flat | Strategic | Moderate | Low |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $245B | Autos, machinery, energy | −$70B | up | High | Moderate | Low |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $160B | Services, aerospace | $15B | up | High | Moderate | Low |
Trade network map
Country-centered schematic of major export destinations and import origins
Trade agreements
USMCA
Bilateral FTAs
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
Supply-chain position
Higher score = higher risk · mock prototype
Shipping Route Dependence
HighPort Congestion
ElevatedImport Concentration
ElevatedSupplier Concentration
ElevatedEnergy Dependence
HighSemiconductor Dependence
CriticalFood Import Dependence
ElevatedCritical Mineral Dependence
HighGeopolitical Exposure
HighCurrency Exposure
ModerateTrade Restriction Risk
ElevatedLogistics Infrastructure
ModerateCommodity exposure
| Commodity | Export exp. | Import exp. | Fiscal dep. | FX sensitivity | Affected sectors | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil | High | High | High | High | Energy, Transport | Elevated |
| Natural Gas | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate | Utilities, Industry | Elevated |
| Coal | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Power, Steel | Moderate |
| Gold | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Jewelry, Reserves | Low |
| Copper | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Construction, EVs | Elevated |
| Iron Ore | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Steel | Moderate |
| Lithium | High | High | Low | Low | Batteries, EVs | High |
| Agricultural Commodities | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Food, Agribusiness | Moderate |
| Food Imports | Low | High | Moderate | High | Retail, Households | Elevated |
| Fertilizers | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate | Agriculture | Elevated |
Foreign investment
Inward, outward and net FDI · mock prototype
Main investor countries
- 🇯🇵 Japan22%
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom14%
- 🇩🇪 Germany11%
- 🇨🇦 Canada10%
Main destination sectors
- Manufacturing38%
- Finance & Insurance19%
- Information & Tech15%
- Energy9%
Trade-related companies
Connected via the Companies & Sectors system
| Company | Ticker | Sector | Trade role | Export exp. | Import exp. | Importance | Risk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | AAPL | Technology | Hardware importer / IP exporter | High | Critical | 95 | Elevated | Open → |
| Boeing | BA | Aerospace | Major aircraft exporter | Critical | High | 88 | Moderate | |
| ExxonMobil | XOM | Energy | LNG & refined fuels exporter | High | Moderate | 84 | Moderate | |
| Caterpillar | CAT | Industrials | Heavy equipment exporter | High | Moderate | 76 | Moderate |
Trade-related sectors
| Sector | Export share | Import dep. | Balance | Employment | FX sens. | Comm. sens. | Main partner | Risk / opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 12% | High | −$180B | High | Moderate | Low | China | Tariff and export-control exposure / AI hardware and software exports |
| Energy | 15% | Moderate | $90B | Moderate | Moderate | High | Canada | Price volatility / LNG exports to Europe and Asia |
| Financial Services | 18% | Low | $160B | High | Low | Low | United Kingdom | Regulatory fragmentation / Cross-border capital markets |
Trade intelligence events
Verified facts, observed market reaction and AI-assisted assessment kept separate
United States raises tariffs on Chinese EVs and battery components
USMCA review process launched ahead of 2026 sunset clause
Trade risk profile
Internal platform view · mock prototype
Export concentration risk
LowImport dependency risk
HighPartner concentration risk
ElevatedCommodity exposure risk
ModerateShipping-route risk
ModerateSanctions risk
LowCurrency risk
LowGeopolitical risk
ElevatedLogistics risk
ModerateTrade-policy risk
ElevatedTrade opportunities
Forward-looking opportunities · not guarantees
LNG export expansion
2–5 yearsAdditional liquefaction capacity coming online to serve Europe and Asia.
Semiconductor reshoring
3–7 yearsCHIPS Act-backed fab investments lift domestic value-add.
Services exports
OngoingCross-border digital and financial services remain core surplus drivers.
Nearshoring
3–5 yearsMexico capacity build-out supports US import substitution from Asia.
Twelve-month trade timeline
- 2026-06-15Trade dataMay goods trade release: deficit −$92B
- 2026-05-14TariffsEV tariff package finalized
- 2026-04-20AgreementsUSMCA review process launched
- 2026-03-02CommoditiesLNG export milestone: 14 Bcf/d
- 2026-02-10ShippingRed Sea reroutes extended
- 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 monthsTrigger: Targeted tariffs, gradual reshoring, stable services surplus
Positive Scenario
12–18 monthsTrigger: Faster reshoring, LNG demand strong, EU services demand
Negative Scenario
6–12 monthsTrigger: Broad tariff retaliation, energy-price spike, Red Sea worsens
All values are illustrative Mock Data. Not customs, government or real-time data. Not investment, legal or trade-policy advice.