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Mexico-US trade reaches record 682 billion dollars
Trade between Mexico and the United States reached a historic high of 682,817 million dollars during the first eight months of 2026, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mexico has reclaimed its position as the primary trading partner for the United States, accounting for 17.4 percent of the nation's total trade. This surpasses the trade volumes of both Canada and China, which represent 12.3 percent and 6.6 percent, respectively.
In August alone, bilateral trade totaled 94,293 million dollars. Mexican exports to the U.S. reached 60,637 million dollars, marking a 34.18 percent increase compared to August 2025. U.S. imports to Mexico totaled 33,656 million dollars, a 15.29 percent increase over the same period last year. The trade surplus for Mexico in August was recorded at 26,981 million dollars.
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Alfonso Durazo Montaño · INEGI · Mexico · Sonora · U.S. Census Bureau · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Mexico is the primary trading partner of the United States, representing 17.4 percent of its total trade. dossierpolitico.com · turquesanews.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Total trade between Mexico and the U.S. in August was 94,293 million dollars. dossierpolitico.com · turquesanews.mx
- [DISPUTED] Mexican exports to the United States in August were valued at 60,637 million dollars. dossierpolitico.com · turquesanews.mx
- [DISPUTED] U.S. imports to Mexico totaled 33,656 million dollars in August. dossierpolitico.com · turquesanews.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] The trade surplus for Mexico with the United States in August was 26,981 million dollars. dossierpolitico.com · turquesanews.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Trade between Mexico and the United States reached a record 682,817 million dollars in the first eight months of 2026. dossierpolitico.com · turquesanews.mx