WASHINGTON, DC -- Surface trade between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico was 19.5 percent higher in January 2011 than in January 2010, reaching $67.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The value of U.S. surface trade with Canada and Mexico in January was up 10.7 percent compared to January 2006, and up 46.2 percent compared to January 2001. Imports in January were up 36.6 percent compared to January 2001, while exports were up 59.6 percent.
The value of U.S. surface trade with Canada and Mexico in January was up 10.7 percent compared to January 2006, and up 46.2 percent compared to January 2001. Imports in January were up 36.6 percent compared to January 2001, while exports were up 59.6 percent.
