Trade in goods between the United States and its main trading partners, Mexico, Canada, and China, ended September 2025 with a dynamic that solidified Mexico’s position as the United States’ top trading partner. Furthermore, for the second consecutive month, Mexico ranked as the largest importer of U.S. products.
According to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce , total trade between the United States and Mexico reached $71.7747 billion in October. Meanwhile, trade between the U.S. and Canada totaled $58.8335 billion, and trade with China reached $31.7949 billion.
In the month under review, Mexico exported goods to the United States worth $44.578 billion . Compared to September 2024, this represents a 0.9 percent increase. Mexican exports to the United States surpassed those of Canada and China, which totaled $31.9053 billion and $23.4147 billion, respectively.
In terms of imports, Mexico also positioned itself as the main destination for US products, with $27,196.3 million in September 2025, a 4% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Meanwhile, the value of US merchandise imports to Canada was $26,928.2 million, while imports to China totaled $8,380.2 million during the same period.
Cumulative figures up to September, with positive numbers
In the period from January to September 2025, Mexico consolidated its position as the United States’ main trading partner, with a total of $653,080.7 million . Canada totaled $545,181.6 million, while China totaled $324,399.1 million.
Mexico was also the top supplier to the United States among the three countries, with $399,473.3 million . It was followed by Canada with $291,705.4 million, and China with $242,437.5 million.
While US imports to Mexico totaled $253,607.4 million, this was just above those to Canada at $253,476.2 million and far above those to China at $81,961.6 million.
The trade balance for the period reflected surpluses in all three cases. China totaled $160,475.9 million, followed by Mexico with $145,866 million, and Canada with $38,229.1 million , showing a significant difference in the impact of each country.
Mexico’s performance last September reflected the country’s trade dynamics, due in part to the suspension of an additional tariff while waivers are negotiated under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) , which will be reviewed in July 2026.
It also underlines the importance of Mexico in the regional economy, which continues to adapt to the changes generated by the protectionist trade policy of the United States.
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