united states department of agriculture www ers usda gov electronic outlook report from the economic research service wrs 06 02 september 2006 canada a macroeconomic study most important trade partner abstract has become trading in terms total and agricultural 2005 exports to amounted 23 percent us 17 while imports 21 is large exporter critical raw materials including natural gas petroleum wood products substantial importer finished industrial consumer goods canadian are primarily processed such as beef fish seafood breads confectionery items include baked fruit vegetable juices fresh fruits vegetables continues grow importance reflecting liberalization greater integra tion markets enhanced by s prospects for long term growth about 3