Why the stakes are high for Missouri in Trump’s Canada tariffs

By: Mamoun Benmamoun

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: August 1, 2026

Words: 586

Last Updated: 2 days, 9 hours ago

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President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports has renewed attention to U.S.-Canada trade. While much of the national conversation about trade focuses on China, for Missouri, Canada may matter even more.

Canada is Missouri’s largest export market. In 2025, the state shipped $5.8 billion in goods to Canada, about 31% of all Missouri exports. Overall, Missouri exported $18.7 billion in goods worldwide, supporting an estimated 74,000 jobs. Small …

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