WASHINGTON — The import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada (25%), Mexico (25%) and China (10%) over the weekend to coerce those countries into shutting down illegal immigration and drug trafficking will likely cause at least some short-term pain for American consumers, according to economists.
Based on data from 2023 compiled by Trading Economics, below is a list of the top 10 imports from each of the three countries – which are also the largest U.S. trading partners – along with examples of products that could be affected. (The tariffs on Mexico and Canada are on hold for a month after agreements were hashed out on Monday.)
U.S. Imports from Mexico
RankCategory2023 Value ($ billions) 1Vehicles other than railway, tramway
Examples: Passenger cars and trucks1302Electrical, electronic equipment
Examples: TV receivers, electric heaters863Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers
Examples: Air conditioners, refrigerators824Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products
Examples: Cigarette lighters, charcoal255Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus
Examples: Surgical instruments, orthopedic equipment, hearing aids226Furniture, lighting signs, prefabricated buildings
Examples: Tables, bedding, mattresses137Beverages, spirits and vinegar
Examples: Beer, tequila, flavored water128Unspecified commodities 119Edible fruits, nuts, peel of citrus fruit, melons
Examples: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, bananas1110Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
Examples: Tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, onions10Source: Trading Economics
U.S. Imports from Canada
RankCategory2023 Value ($ billions)1Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products
Examples: Peat litter, petroleum jelly1322Vehicles other than railway, tramway
Examples: Cars, car parts563Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers
Examples: Turbo jets, internal combustion engines324Unspecified commodities 205Plastics
Examples: Table and kitchenware146Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins
Examples: Jewelry, silverware127Wood and articles of wood, wood charcoal
Examples: Plywood, particle board118Aluminum
Examples: Aluminum foil, LNG containers119Electrical, electronic equipment
Examples: Headphones, TV receivers1010Iron and steel for industrial use
Examples: Various industrial products8Source: Trading Economics
U.S. Imports from China
RankCategory2023 Value ($billions)1Electrical, electronic equipment
Examples: TV receivers, loudspeakers, headphones1272Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers
Examples: Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers863Toys, games, sports requisites
Examples, Toys, sporting equipment344Furniture, lighting signs, prefabricated buildings
Examples: Lamps, bedding205Plastics
Examples: Floor coverings, tableware206Vehicles other than railway, tramway
Examples: Semitrailers, car parts, bicycles167Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus
Examples: Medical instruments, binoculars128Articles of iron or steel
Examples: Stoves, barbecue grills, nails, screws129Unspecified commodities 1010Footwear, gaiters and the like
Examples: Shoes, leggings10Source: Trading Economics
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