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The Canadian and U.S. economies are intricately linked through trade. The U.S. is Canada’s largest trading partner, where approximately 75% of Canadian exports go.
Export Development Canada can help you get a better understanding of market activity in the U.S., the opportunities and challenges and how to access support and capital to grow your company. Get detailed, expert answers to your market and trade questions from EDC’s Export Help Hub.
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EDC takes the following into account when determining the position in a given market:
Read the Country Risk Quarterly interactive guide for valuable insights on rapidly changing global markets, new opportunities and the latest political and economic risks that could affect your business.
Read the Global Export Forecast for expert insights from the EDC Economics team on the current trends influencing global trade and Canadian exporting.
Read the latest Government of Canada travel advisory for this market.
Don’t mistake the U.S. as being one homogenous market–there are several distinct market regions, each with its own sector opportunities and advantages.
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