Bridging Borders: B.C.’s Trade with the U.S.

British Columbia has a long and fruitful history of trading with the United States. Over half of our merchandise or goods exports by value are shipped to U.S. markets and a steady stream of imports come from the U.S. benefiting households and businesses. This bilateral partnership is critical to the province’s economy and British Columbians’ well-being. But what exactly does B.C. trade with the U.S., to which states do we ship our goods, how many jobs are directly linked to our U.S. trade, and what can we do to ensure our province remains competitive in a world of growing trade tensions? This report uses nominal export data, reflecting both prices and volumes, to explore these questions.