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<\/p>\nCalifornia exports nearly $17 billion in goods to Canada. How will tariffs impact the state?<\/p>\n
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A trade war between the United States and Canada could have ripple effects in California.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s because Canada is California\u2019s second-largest export market after Mexico. Nearly $17 billion in goods were sent to our northern neighbor in 2025, according to government data<\/a>. California imported $15.43 billion from Canada in return.<\/p>\n (Video above: How the US-Canada trade war could hit consumers, farmers, businesses.)<\/p>\n After trade negotiations broke down last Friday, President Donald Trump\u2019s administration imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods, which covers about 5% of Canadian exports, The Associated Press reported<\/a>. (See the list below.)<\/p>\n Canada responded by announcing $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on American goods, affecting more than 700 products, starting Sept. 8. <\/p>\n Canada\u2019s government said its tariffs would focus on sectors \u201cthat are most impacted by U.S. tariffs,\u201d which include steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics.<\/p>\n KCRA 3 reached out to the California Chamber of Commerce and the California Manufacturers and Technology Association for a response to Canada\u2019s retaliatory tariffs and how they could impact the state. <\/p>\n A CalChamber representative said the group was still reviewing the details. <\/p>\n \u201cWe’re disappointed in the breakdown of U.S.-Canada trade negotiations, where we will now experience higher prices on Canadian imports and new and impactful tariffs on products made and grown in California, as Canada is a top export partner for our state,\u201d Susanne Stirling, CalChamber’s senior vice president for international affairs, said in a statement. \u201cThese tariffs could have a notable effect on our economy. We urge U.S. and Canadian officials to work together on a solution that charts a reasonable course forward for the flow of commerce and products, as well as the continuation of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiations.\u201d<\/p>\n CMTA\u2019s President & CEO Lance Hastings said, \u201cAutomotive and auto parts manufacturers, along with any company that relies on Canadian steel and aluminum, are just a few of the industries most exposed as these trade tensions escalate. California manufacturers operate in a just-in-time global marketplace, and rapid shifts in trade policy add cost and uncertainty for companies with cross-border supply chains. California manufacturers are caught in the crossfire, when what we seek is more economic stability.\u201d<\/p>\n A closer look at the California-Canada trade relationship, according to Canada\u2019s government. <\/p>\n These are the top categories of California exports to Canada: <\/p>\n Fruits & nuts: $1.7 billionComputers: $1.1 billionOptical, medical & precision instruments: $1 billionTelephones & AV recording equipment: $1 billionAutomobiles: $858 millionVegetables: $808 millionPrepared vegetables: $427 millionAircraft & parts: $394 millionPlastics & plastic articles: $316 millionToys, games, sporting & recreation equipment: $315 million<\/p>\n These are the top California service exports to Canada: <\/p>\n Business services: $4.6 billionCharges for the use of intellectual property: $4.5 billionTravel (including for education): $3.3 billionTelecommunications, computer & IT services: $1.8 billionFinancial services: $1.2 billion<\/p>\n This is the percentage of goods to Canada annually that California exports by industry:<\/p>\n Agriculture: 26%Chemicals: 7%Equipment & machinery: 39%Minerals & metals: 5%Transportation: 13%Other: 10%<\/p>\n This is the percentage of goods that California imports from Canada by industry: <\/p>\n Agriculture: 30%Chemicals: 5%Energy: 21%Equipment & machinery: 16%Forest products: 6%Minerals & metals: 6%Plastics & rubbers: 5%Transportation: 4%Other: 7%<\/p>\n These are the top California goods imported from Canada: <\/p>\n Crude petroleum: $2.4 billionAnimal or vegetable fats, oils & waxes: $1.0 billionAnimal meats: $794 millionPasta, breads & cereal preparations: $614 millionPlastics & plastic articles: $555 millionOptical, medical & precision instruments: $550 millionAnimal feed & food industry residues: $476 millionFuel oil: $422 millionWood & semi-finished wood products: $413 millionFurniture & bedding: $366 millionSee more data about the overall U.S. trade relationship with Canada below. <\/p>\n See more coverage of top California stories here<\/a> | Download our app<\/a> | Subscribe to our morning newsletter<\/a> | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel<\/a> | Make KCRA a preferred news source in Google<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"California exports nearly $17 billion in goods to Canada. 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