Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The United States maintains massive trade relationships worldwide, but five nations stand out as dominant partners. Based on 2021 data, here are America's top trading partners by total trade volume.
America's largest trading partner by a significant margin. The U.S. exports soybeans, computer chips, and automobiles to China, while importing machinery, electronics, and furniture in return.
The southern neighbor ranks second, with deeply integrated supply chains. Vehicles, machinery, and agricultural products flow in both directions across the border.
America's northern partner rounds out the top three. The U.S. sends vehicles, machinery, and agricultural goods north, while Canada supplies energy products, vehicles, and machinery.
A key Asian ally. American exports include vehicles, machinery, and agricultural products, while Japanese vehicles, machinery, and electronics head stateside.
Europe's economic powerhouse completes the top five. The trade mix features vehicles, machinery, and agricultural exports to Germany, with German vehicles, machinery, and chemicals entering the U.S. market.
These five relationships alone account for trillions in annual commerce, underpinning millions of jobs and shaping global supply chains.