Canada: A Trusted Partner in Securing North America’s Industrial and Energy Future

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.

Key Contributions to U.S. Strength

National Security Through Resource Independence

  • Canada supplies $40 billion annually in critical minerals, including nickel, lithium, and cobalt, essential for energy and defense sectors.

  • Canada is the fifth largest nickel producer in the world and in 2023, 40% of Canada’s nickel output was exported to the U.S.

  • Canada’s lithium and rare earth reserves are among the world’s largest, with the potential of reducing – and potentially eliminating - U.S. reliance on China.

Economic Growth and Innovation

  • Canada is building four gigafactories for lithium-ion batteries. These batteries will be sent to plants in the U.S., strengthening regional energy independence and creating jobs.

  • Canadian and U.S. researchers collaborate closely on advanced battery components systems with the aim of making sure that the next generation of energy independence is North American.

A Reliable Manufacturing Partner

  • 88% of vehicles produced in Canada were exported to the U.S. in 2023, reflecting deep economic integration.

  • Half of Canadian auto parts—valued at $11 billion—are shipped to U.S. hubs, supporting American workers.

What's at Stake?

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.

Call to action

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:

  • Create high-quality, well-paying jobs.

  • Strengthen our economic and national security.

  • Enhance global competitiveness.

  • Attract investment.

  • Encourage research and development in cutting-edge automotive technologies.

Market Specific Contributions

Michigan

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.

  • Imports: $22.8 billion in vehicles and parts from Canada annually.

  • Exports: $27.5 billion in goods to Canada annually.

  • 50% of Canadian auto parts exports flow directly to the U.S. Midwest.

Ohio

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.

  • Ohio imports $17.9 billion and exports $21.4 billion in goods to Canada annually.

  • Canada supports more Ohio jobs than the next six largest foreign trade markets combined.

  • 20,100 workers are employed by Canadian-owned businesses in Ohio.

Indiana

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.

  • $11.1 billion in annual imports from Canada.

  • 182 Canadian-owned companies employ 27,800 workers.

  • $1.1 billion in iron and steel exports drive Indiana’s industrial backbone.

Illinois

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.

  • $65.6 billion in goods imported from Canada annually.

  • The Canadian National Railway invested over $1 billion in Illinois in the last five years.

  • Will County serves as the U.S.’s largest inland port.

Alabama

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.

  • $3.4 billion in Canadian imports, including engines, aluminum, and vehicle parts.

  • Alabama exports $1.6 billion in automobiles to Canada annually.

  • 123 Canadian companies employ 11,850 workers statewide.

Missouri

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.

  • Missouri exports $2.7 billion in trucks to Canada annually.

  • 184 Canadian-owned companies employ 11,950 workers.

  • Missouri sells more goods to Canada than to its next five largest foreign markets combined.

Kansas

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.

  • Trade with Canada supports 69,500 Kansas employees.

  • 11,700 Kansas workers are employed by Canadian-owned businesses.

  • Over $1 billion in trade for aircraft, engines, and turbines.

South Carolina

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.

  • South Carolina exports $4.5 billion to Canada annually.

  • Canadian trade supports 112,100 jobs, including 13,450 at Canadian-owned businesses.

  • South Carolina imports $3.5 billion in goods from Canada.

Georgia

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.

  • Georgia is Canada’s #1 export market.

  • 335 Canadian-owned companies employ 45,350 Georgians.

  • Canadian minerals, including lithium and cobalt, have the potential to give Georgia an edge in EV supply chains.

Mississippi

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.

  • Canada is Mississippi’s #1 export market.

  • 73 Canadian companies employ 4,350 workers in Mississippi.

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