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Census · Imports vs ExportsAmerica's biggest trade deficits
Where the U.S. buys far more than it sells. These are the countries with the largest goods trade deficits — total U.S. imports minus exports over the period covered.
| # | Country | U.S. imports | U.S. exports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | $3.91T | $1.55T | -$2.36T |
| 2 | China | $2.91T | $615.67B | -$2.30T |
| 3 | Canada | $3.03T | $1.60T | -$1.43T |
| 4 | Vietnam | $1.27T | $60.03B | -$1.21T |
| 5 | Taiwan | $1.19T | $214.92B | -$972.21B |
| 6 | Germany | $1.14T | $358.16B | -$785.86B |
| 7 | Japan | $1.10T | $374.73B | -$726.10B |
| 8 | Korea, South | $984.46B | $318.28B | -$666.18B |
| 9 | Ireland | $717.63B | $81.88B | -$635.75B |
| 10 | Thailand | $611.96B | $83.61B | -$528.34B |
| 11 | India | $700.97B | $203.99B | -$496.98B |
| 12 | Italy | $549.26B | $158.28B | -$390.98B |
| 13 | Malaysia | $437.46B | $113.95B | -$323.50B |
| 14 | Switzerland | $514.00B | $205.57B | -$308.44B |
| 15 | France | $459.36B | $212.46B | -$246.90B |
| 16 | Indonesia | $235.39B | $47.90B | -$187.49B |
| 17 | Austria | $133.36B | $22.91B | -$110.44B |
| 18 | Cambodia | $105.83B | $1.71B | -$104.12B |
| 19 | Israel | $157.41B | $64.69B | -$92.73B |
| 20 | Sweden | $129.05B | $39.70B | -$89.35B |
| 21 | Philippines | $128.24B | $42.47B | -$85.77B |
| 22 | United Kingdom | $478.08B | $395.78B | -$82.30B |
| 23 | South Africa | $109.83B | $29.78B | -$80.05B |
| 24 | Singapore | $274.37B | $205.92B | -$68.44B |
| 25 | Hungary | $85.05B | $16.63B | -$68.42B |