NAFTA Trade Continues to Grow

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Trade with Canada during September was up 9.7% year over year, at $46.8 billion. By far, trucking is the major mode of cross border traffic. In September, the value of imports carried by truck was the same as in 2007, while the value of exports to Canada was up 2.6%.

During September, overall surface trade with Mexico at $25.0 billion represents a 3.8% gain year over year. The value of imports carried by truck during the month was down 0.7%, while the value of exports grew by 16.6%.

In order, the top five states for surface trade with Canada in September were Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and California. The top five states for surface trade with Mexico in the month were Texas, California, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio.

The BTS has issued final figures for US freight shipment with Canada and Mexico for all of 2007. For the year, goods valued at $909 billion crossed the border, which was 4.9% higher than in 2006. These total figures include those for air and water transport as well as for surface trade. By mode, here are the percentages of freight movements during 2007: truck, 61%; rail, 15%; pipeline 8%; ocean, 7%; and air, 4%.