Mexico once again became the United States’ main trading partner in August 2026, with an exchange of goods worth 94,293.7 million dollars (USD) , a growth of 26.7% compared to the eighth month of 2025, according to figures from the United States Census Bureau .
Meanwhile, trade between the United States and Canada increased by 17.5%, reaching $66.2696 billion. China saw a 6.6% year-on-year increase, with total trade reaching $35.8645 billion, according to an analysis by T21 Business Intelligence .
In the cumulative period from January to August 2016, Mexico again performed well in its trade of goods with the United States, totaling $682,817.5 million . Canada’s trade reached $505,617.9 million and China’s $257,427.2 million in the first eight months of the year.
According to US records, Mexican exports to the United States totaled $60,637.4 million in August , a 34.1% increase compared to the same month in 2025.
Among the main products that Mexico sent to the United States are computers, televisions, vehicles, auto parts, electrical equipment, machinery and other high-quality manufactured products.
Canada exported goods to the United States worth $35.98 billion, a 23.4% year-over-year increase. China shipped goods to the United States worth $27.1338 billion, representing a 6.9% increase compared to August 2015.
Meanwhile, Mexico purchased US goods worth $33.6563 billion in August 2026, a 15.3% year-over-year increase. Canada’s imports totaled $30.2896 billion, an 11.2% rise compared to August of the previous year. During the same period, China imported US goods worth $8.7307 billion, 5.6% more than in August 2025.
The results of the exchange of goods between Mexico and the United States show that, despite the uncertainty generated by the unilateral decisions of the northern neighbor, trade between both countries continues to strengthen , particularly in sectors that depend on cross-border supply chains and the constant movement of goods.
The performance also reflects Mexico’s importance as a supplier of goods to the U.S. market, consolidating the bilateral relationship in the North American economic environment, although the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is still pending and has not yet been postponed indefinitely.
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