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Guide to doing business in the United States

When selling in the U.S., it's best to view the country as a series of regional markets.

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As Canada’s largest trading partner, the biggest economy and the richest market in the world, the United States truly is a land of opportunity for Canadian businesses. With a long history of free trade between our two countries, it’s also one of the most accessible markets for companies of any size.

Doing Business in the United States is your guide to exporting to the U.S., so you can build your market entry strategy and boost your business south of the border.

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Contents

  1. The U.S. market
  2. Regional markets of the United States
  3. Planning your market entry to the U.S
  4. Trade compliance
  5. Logistics of trade with the U.S
  6. Finding help and information when exporting to the U.S

 

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