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United States

While it’s always good to diversify, the U.S. is Canada’s No. 1 global customer, with a market 10 times the size of our own, conveniently located right next door.

Country Information Export Development Canada North America
  1. United States
  2. Country and Market Info

Evaluating the U.S. market

Export Development Canada can help you get a better understanding of market activity in the U.S., the opportunities and challenges and how to access support and capital to grow your company. Get detailed, expert answers to your market and trade questions from EDC’s Export Help Hub.

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EDC Country Position - Open

Open

What this means:

  • Actively pursuing business
  • All EDC solutions are available in this market, subject to regular approval criteria

How does EDC determine the position?

EDC takes the following into account when determining the position in a given market:

  • Government of Canada restrictions
  • Political, human rights and corruption risks
  • Other factors that may be taken into consideration are: size of the economy, diversification of the economy, risk of natural disasters



Read the latest Government of Canada travel advisory for this market.
 

Business environment in United States

United States is a wealthy OECD country
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive and heavy truck
  • Consumer goods
  • Knowledge-based industries
  • Oil and gas
  • Telecom

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Date modified: 2023-08-03

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