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Canadian Exporters Shift Focus from U.S. Amid Trade War

3/6/2026

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Export Development Canada reports Canadian exporters are shifting away from the United States as their main trading partner, with exports solely to the United States falling from 62% in 2015 to 34% in 2025.
The shift follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, which has increased costs for Canadian exporters.
The report notes 65% of Canadian exporters plan to explore new markets in the next two years.

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Export Development Canada reports Canadian exporters are shifting away from the United States as their main trading partner, with exports solely to the United States falling from 62% in 2015 to 34% in 2025.
The shift follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, which has increased costs for Canadian exporters.
The report notes 65% of Canadian exporters plan to explore new markets in the next two years.