Here's how much Alberta exports to the United States
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With the United States being Alberta’s top trade partner, sweeping 25 per cent tariffs proposed by President-Elect Donald Trump could have a major effect on the province’s economy.
With the United States being Alberta’s top trade partner, sweeping 25 per cent tariffs proposed by President-Elect Donald Trump could have a major effect on the province’s economy.
Trade with the United States made up 89 per cent of the province’s exports in 2023, according to the Government of Alberta.
Last year alone, Alberta exported $156.3 billion south to the U.S.
Crude petroleum made up the majority of those exports, totalling $113.4 billion – 73 per cent.
On Monday, Trump announced that on his first day in office he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods from China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs.
"On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
Trump said the tariffs would remain in place until the two countries clamp down on drugs, particularly fentanyl, and migrants crossing the border illegally.
