The latest US trade data for 2025 highlights America’s largest global partners, revealing how shifting supply chains and geopolitical factors are reshaping imports and exports. The European Union, Mexico, and Canada lead the way, while China’s share continues to decline.
The United States maintained deep trade ties with major global economies in the first 10 months of 2025, trading a total of $4.69 trillion. Key trading partners include countries from Europe, North America, and Asia.
Top 11 U.S. trading partners (by dollar value):
European Union – $883.3 billion
Mexico – $731.2 billion
Canada – $606.7 billion
China – $357.2 billion
Taiwan – $201.1 billion
Japan – $190.7 billion
Vietnam – $170.5 billion
South Korea – $162.1 billion
Switzerland – $154.3 billion
United Kingdom – $133.5 billion
India – $126.4 billion
Led by machinery, vehicles, and pharmaceuticals, the EU accounted for 18.8% of total US trade in the first 10 months of 2025.
Trade deficit: $145.8 billion with the EU.
Trade surplus with individual countries:
Ireland: $63.5 billion
Netherlands: $23.9 billion
Germany: $18.4 billion
The EU continues to be a crucial partner for both imports and exports, reflecting robust transatlantic supply chains.
America’s second and third-largest trading partners were Mexico ($731.2B) and Canada ($606.7B), benefiting from USMCA agreements that replaced NAFTA.
Mexico: Primarily exports vehicles, auto parts, and manufactured goods.
Canada: Major exports include energy products, machinery, and agricultural goods.
Mexico accounts for roughly 15% of US imports, reflecting highly integrated North American supply chains.
China ranks fourth with $357.2 billion in trade, but its share of US trade dropped from 9% to 7.6%.
US imports from China decreased by 26.7% through October 2025.
This decline reflects businesses diversifying supply chains and reducing reliance on China amid trade-war-era tariffs.
Several Asian countries are growing as key trade partners for the US:
Taiwan: $201 billion
Japan: $190.7 billion
Vietnam: $170.5 billion
South Korea: $162.1 billion
India: $126.4 billion
These partnerships highlight sustained investments in manufacturing and consumer-demand-driven supply chains.
Switzerland: $154.3 billion
United Kingdom: $133.5 billion
Together, Europe, North America, and Asia account for the majority of US trade, showing a mix of traditional and emerging markets shaping the global supply chain.
Total US trade for the first 10 months of 2025: $4.69 trillion
Political issues, tariffs, and supply chain realignment influenced trade flows.
North American integration and EU ties remain strong, while Asia’s rising role reflects strategic diversification.