Data sourced from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Census Bureau.
Manufacturing inputs are classified as all goods that fall under the capital goods, industrial supplies, and auto parts end use categories.
Trade
With a level playing field and an accessible market, manufacturers in America can out-perform any competitor. That’s why we need smart trade deals that expand opportunities to sell our products around the world and ensure global trade is fair.
Key Facts
56%
of goods imported to the U.S. are manufacturing inputs
1/3
of all imported manufacturing inputs originate in North America
59%
of imports from Mexico are manufacturing inputs
70%
of imports from Canada are manufacturing inputs
Manufacturers in America depend on key inputs from Canada and Mexico
The United States is home to 13 million manufacturing workers.
For every $1 of manufacturing output, we import 12 cents of inputs from Canada and Mexico.
Top 3 Manufacturing Sectors by GDP
- Chemical manufacturing
- Food and beverage and tobacco product manufacturing
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Top 3 Manufacturing Inputs Imported from Canada and Mexico
- Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases; for electric control or the distribution of electricity
- Metals; gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
The Promise of the USMCA
President Trump’s USMCA succeeded in shifting manufacturing imports away from China to North America. In this new phase of U.S. trade policy, strengthening the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement will be critical in helping North America restore balance and combat disruptive, problematic trade practices coming out of other countries, specifically China.
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Removing Uncertainty and Unfair Barriers
Trade agreements play a critical role in promoting this competitiveness and U.S. global economic leadership. If done right, these agreements aggressively open markets, eliminate barriers and establish strong standards in areas such as intellectual property, investment and regulatory trade. Manufacturers are committed to full implementation and enforcement of existing U.S. trade agreements.
It is critical that the United States implement and negotiate commonsense trade agreements that combat unfair barriers around the world and ensure that the United States, and not countries like China, writes the rules for the global economy and trading system. Without such agreements, manufacturers in the United States risk being left behind while China and our other global competitors actively negotiate new agreements that exclude us.
In today’s global marketplace, we rely on fair, open and predictable commercial trade rules. Our workers, suppliers and customers benefit from new international trade agreements and strong U.S. and global trade institutions. America’s manufacturing edge depends on innovation and access to new and growing markets.
