America’s Top Trading Partners 2025: EU, Mexico, Canada Lead Global Trade

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.

America’s Top Trading Partners in 2025

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):

1. European Union – $883.3 billion

2. Mexico – $731.2 billion

3. Canada – $606.7 billion

4. China – $357.2 billion

5. Taiwan – $201.1 billion

6. Japan – $190.7 billion

7. Vietnam – $170.5 billion

8. South Korea – $162.1 billion

9. Switzerland – $154.3 billion

10. United Kingdom – $133.5 billion

11. India – $126.4 billion

European Union Remains America’s Largest Trade Partner

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.

NAFTA Neighbors Canada and Mexico Strengthen Regional Trade

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 Remains a Major Partner, but Imports Fall

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.

Rising Asian Trade Partners

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.

Other Major Global Partners

• 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.

Global Trade Outlook and Shifting Supply Chains

• 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.