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To: dalroi who wrote (55709)	6/24/2006 9:48:02 AM
From: luds	Respond to of 312244

Exactly.. It is mostly made up of the automotive trade. Other than that,it is our raw materials which the rest of the world would gladly buy.

To: dalroi who wrote (55709)	6/24/2006 10:35:26 PM
From: Taikun	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 312244

I found this link: dfait-maeci.gc.ca One interesting point: These trade numbers are due, in part, to the high degree of integration between Canadian and U.S. industry. Over 40% of U.S. trade with Canada is intra-firm, that is, trade occurring between parts of the same firm operating on both sides of the border. I suppose though a multinational could substitute Canada with China or India, the big question is how much shipping drives up input costs? Also, some trade (eg oil and NG) enjoy the benefits of large (pipeline) networks (which is why the US doesnt import much Saudi oil). I'd imagine shipping to Asia would drive up costs for some goods. As for metals, I wonder how much goes to Boeing? I see the trains going through Vancouver. I'd imagine Australia would be more cost effective for most Asian metal export markets (not to mention Mongolia)