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Export Market

United States

ISO: US / USA

Country Profile

Capital Washington, D.C.
Population 340.1M
GDP $28.75T (2024)
GDP per Capita $84,534
Income Level High Income
Currency United States dollar (USD $)
Language English
Timezone UTC-12:00
Region North America

Trade Partners

United States Exports To

  • Canada 14.0%
  • Mexico 13.0%
  • China 8.0%
  • Germany 5.0%
  • Japan 4.0%

Key exports: crude petroleum, refined petroleum, natural gas, gas turbines, cars (2023)

United States Imports From

  • Mexico 15.0%
  • China 15.0%
  • Canada 14.0%
  • Germany 5.0%
  • Japan 5.0%

Key imports: cars, crude petroleum, broadcasting equipment, computers, garments (2023)

Economic Overview

world’s largest economy by nominal GDP; largest importer and second-largest exporter; home to leading financial exchanges and global reserve currency; high and growing public debt; inflation moderating but remains above pre-pandemic levels

Government: constitutional federal republic

UK Trade Status

No FTA

There is currently no free trade agreement between the UK and United States. Standard WTO terms apply.

Trade Barriers

8 active barriers affecting UK exporters

Limited recognition of UK credentials for professional engineers in the US

Engineers must generally be licensed at state level in order to practise in the US. In the absence of recognition of the UK Chartered Engineer credential, UK Chartered Engineers seeking to practise in the US must pass US engineering exams …

Sectors: Advanced engineering, Financial and professional services

Reported: 19 Jan 2023

Uncertain emission standards for cars in some states in the USA

This affects exporters of cars from the UK to the United States. Automotive emission standards have been regulated federally by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA). However state and local governments may apply for waivers to enact stricter regulations. California has …

Sectors: Automotive, Environment

Reported: 9 Oct 2019

Professional qualification requirements affecting service exports from the UK to the United States

This affects exporters of services to the United States, particularly the medical, legal, engineering, architectural and accountancy professions. Certain professions in the United States require licensing, usually through state level bodies. Different states and different professions often have differing requirements. …

Sectors: Advanced engineering, Construction, Education and training, Financial and professional services

Reported: 19 Aug 2019

Restriction on steel exports for road or bridge infrastructure projects from the UK to New York, United States

This affects exporters of steel and iron to the state of New York, United States. The New York Buy American Act requires steel or iron procured for state infrastructure projects to be made in the United States. Specifically, the steel …

Sectors: Aerospace, Construction, Maritime, Railways

Reported: 19 Aug 2019

Local benefit requirement for offshore wind procurement in the United States

This affects UK offshore wind energy service providers, engineering firms and consultancies bidding for work in the United States. State governments lead on the procurement of offshore wind projects and often attach local economic benefit or content requirements to their …

Sectors: Energy

Reported: 12 Aug 2019

View all 8 barriers on GOV.UK →

Geographic Region

North America

Trading Bloc Memberships

United States is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

USMCA U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement Trade Agreement

Export Guidance

Relevant guidance for exporting to United States.

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Also in This Region

🇨🇦 Canada FTA

Official Resources

Government export support for United States.

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