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Which U.S. States Rely Most on Trade With China?

Which U.S. States Rely Most on Trade With China?

Key Takeaways

  • New Mexico had the highest share of goods trade with China of any U.S. state in 2025, at 18%.
  • Amid tariff changes, California’s share of goods trade with China fell sharply from 20.5% in 2024 to 12.8% in 2025.
  • North Dakota had the lowest share of goods trade with China among U.S. states, at just 1.2%.

Despite recent tariff tensions, China remains one of America’s most important trading partners, though its role in state trade varies widely across the country.

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