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FakeNoose

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3. These tariffs aren't taxing Canada, he's taxing AMERICANS who buy Canadian products
Sat Oct 25, 2025, 05:38 PM
Oct 25

Link: https://usetorg.com/blog/what-does-the-us-import-from-canada

1. What does the US import the most from Canada?
Energy leads the pack — crude oil, natural gas, and electricity constitute the largest portion of imports. These fuels power American power plants, fill stations, and industry. Additionally, US imports Canadian food. Canada's stable production and geographical proximity make it the US's first choice for these vital commodities.

2. What does the US rely on Canada for?
The US relies largely on Canada for more than energy alone. Automotive components from Canadian plants supply US assembly lines, minerals enhance manufacturing, and agricultural commodities stock supermarket shelves. This border-to-border supply is reliable and less susceptible to the long lead times or political turmoil that plague other suppliers.

3. What foods does the U.S. imports from Canada?
US imports of Canadian products consist of Alberta beef, Atlantic sea fishery products, British Columbia fresh fruits and vegetables, and value-added baked foods from large food processing companies. Specialty and seasonal products are also exported south, making US consumers enjoy year-round access to products that otherwise would be too expensive or not available.

4. Does the US import more from Canada than it exports?
The balance of trade varies from year to year, but US imports from Canada tend to exceed exports by a narrow margin. This is partly because Canada export to US so much energy product, which has considerable total value relative to much of the other products in the mix of trade.

5. What US states import the most from Canada?
Those with good industrial bases and geographical destination top the list. Michigan imports car parts for its car plants, New York exchanges heavily in both energy and merchandise, Illinois and Ohio import manufacturing inputs, and California imports food products and packaged goods.
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I'm still waiting for Carney to put his Elbows Up Fiendish Thingy Oct 25 #1
Refusing to play tRump's game or to react impulsively is showing good spine. Carney plays the long game. Bernardo de La Paz Oct 25 #8
It may take a poke in the nose to get TACO to back down Fiendish Thingy Oct 25 #10
Another thing, Carney is keeping the power punches in reserve bc they hurt Canada & CUSMA still in place. Bernardo de La Paz Oct 25 #9
10% more that US citizens will have to cover one way or another wolfie001 Oct 25 #2
These tariffs aren't taxing Canada, he's taxing AMERICANS who buy Canadian products FakeNoose Oct 25 #3
Once again, Trump thinks tariffs will be paid by another country. Aussie105 Oct 25 #4
If Canada stopped all US commercial traffic on multigraincracker Oct 25 #5
If grievance was fatal Hey Joe Oct 25 #6
- Lemon Lyman Oct 25 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author GP6971 Oct 25 #11
Not actually locked an hour later. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 25 #12
Sorry...it's now on the Home Page and can't be Locked. GP6971 Oct 25 #14
Links don't work in titles, but they do work in Reply texts. Bernardo de La Paz Oct 25 #13
Uh! Oh! I wonder what the tariff will be on our HOA when he finds out what our Board voted for. Wonder Why Oct 25 #15
I just saw this commercial on TV! RainCaster Oct 25 #16
I bet when he saw that commercial popsdenver Oct 25 #17
Basing US policy on his hurt feelings. Smh. Pompoy Oct 25 #18
Carney tells ASEAN summit Canada respects trade rules, as Trump threatens new tariffs BlueWavePsych Oct 26 #19
Thankful the Presidunce has the Emergency Powers Act. DPS Oct 26 #20
I never dreamed how much of a difference tavernier Oct 26 #21
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