WASHINGTON — The import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada (25%), Mexico (25%) and China (10%) over the weekend to coerce those countries into shutting down illegal immigration and drug trafficking will likely cause at least some short-term pain for American consumers, according to economists.
Based on data from 2023 compiled by Trading Economics, below is a list of the top 10 imports from each of the three countries – which are also the largest U.S. trading partners – along with examples of products that could be affected. (The tariffs on Mexico and Canada are on hold for a month after agreements were hashed out on Monday.)
U.S. Imports from Mexico
| Rank | Category | 2023 Value ($ billions) |
| 1 | Vehicles other than railway, tramway Examples: Passenger cars and trucks | 130 |
| 2 | Electrical, electronic equipment Examples: TV receivers, electric heaters | 86 |
| 3 | Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers Examples: Air conditioners, refrigerators | 82 |
| 4 | Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products Examples: Cigarette lighters, charcoal | 25 |
| 5 | Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus Examples: Surgical instruments, orthopedic equipment, hearing aids | 22 |
| 6 | Furniture, lighting signs, prefabricated buildings Examples: Tables, bedding, mattresses | 13 |
| 7 | Beverages, spirits and vinegar Examples: Beer, tequila, flavored water | 12 |
| 8 | Unspecified commodities | 11 |
| 9 | Edible fruits, nuts, peel of citrus fruit, melons Examples: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, bananas | 11 |
| 10 | Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Examples: Tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, onions | 10 |
U.S. Imports from Canada
| Rank | Category | 2023 Value ($ billions) |
| 1 | Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products Examples: Peat litter, petroleum jelly | 132 |
| 2 | Vehicles other than railway, tramway Examples: Cars, car parts | 56 |
| 3 | Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers Examples: Turbo jets, internal combustion engines | 32 |
| 4 | Unspecified commodities | 20 |
| 5 | Plastics Examples: Table and kitchenware | 14 |
| 6 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins Examples: Jewelry, silverware | 12 |
| 7 | Wood and articles of wood, wood charcoal Examples: Plywood, particle board | 11 |
| 8 | Aluminum Examples: Aluminum foil, LNG containers | 11 |
| 9 | Electrical, electronic equipment Examples: Headphones, TV receivers | 10 |
| 10 | Iron and steel for industrial use Examples: Various industrial products | 8 |
U.S. Imports from China
| Rank | Category | 2023 Value ($billions) |
| 1 | Electrical, electronic equipment Examples: TV receivers, loudspeakers, headphones | 127 |
| 2 | Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers Examples: Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers | 86 |
| 3 | Toys, games, sports requisites Examples, Toys, sporting equipment | 34 |
| 4 | Furniture, lighting signs, prefabricated buildings Examples: Lamps, bedding | 20 |
| 5 | Plastics Examples: Floor coverings, tableware | 20 |
| 6 | Vehicles other than railway, tramway Examples: Semitrailers, car parts, bicycles | 16 |
| 7 | Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus Examples: Medical instruments, binoculars | 12 |
| 8 | Articles of iron or steel Examples: Stoves, barbecue grills, nails, screws | 12 |
| 9 | Unspecified commodities | 10 |
| 10 | Footwear, gaiters and the like Examples: Shoes, leggings | 10 |
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