SEATTLE, Wash. – Today, Donald Trump announced an immediate end to “all trade negotiations” with Canada.
Earlier this week, WCIT published a paper documenting the importance of the USMCA and trade with Canada and Mexico. In the first half of 2025, Washington state exported $4.1 billion in goods to Canada and imported $9.9 billion – that is nearly 1/3 of all goods imports.
Lori Otto Punke, President of WCIT, urged the Administration to resume talks with Canada quickly:
“Canada is one of the Northwest’s most important trading partners, as a marketplace for our goods and services, a supplier for our DOMESTIC manufacturers, and a producer of consumer goods. Let’s resume good faith negotiations with Canada soon so we can improve our trade relationship and provide a positive future for both countries.”
Below are the top five exports to Canada by value and how they have changed year-over-year from 2024 to 2025.
| Product | Export Value (Jan.-Jul. 2024) | Export Value (Jan.-Jul. 2025) | Change in Exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian aircrafts, engines & parts | $217 million | $473 million | +118% |
| Electrical energy | $446 million | $217 million | -51% |
| Video game consoles | $71 million | $171 million | +142% |
| Non-crude oil | $447 million | $124 million | -72% |
| Tractors | $212 million | $113 million | -47% |
| All other exports | $3.8 billion | $3.0 billion | -20% |
| Total exports | $5.2 billion | $4.1 billion | -20% |
WCIT’s full paper, The Importance of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement for Washington State, is available on our website via the button below.
For additional resources, please see several WCIT publications:
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act Tariffs: The Impact on Washington State
- What Do the Tariffs Against Canada, Mexico, and China Mean for Oregon?
- WCIT Northwest Trade Dashboard to track quarterly trends in key indicators
- Tariff Reductions Can Bring Inflation Relief
- Tariffs, US-China Tensions Impacting Washington State Trade
- The Pacific Northwest Global Trade Hub Report
- The Future of Trade: Positioning Washington State for Economic Growth in the Next Decade
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WCIT is the Northwest’s premier organization advocating for trade and investment policies that increase the competitiveness of Northwest workers, farmers, and businesses. Our diverse membership includes small and medium-sized companies, Fortune 500 businesses, and agricultural producers that together represent industries ranging from manufacturing, food, and retail to technology and science.