Source: Richard Stradling and Craig Jarvis, NEWS & OBSERVER, 6/11/18


With tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel and harsh words over the weekend for the Canadian prime minister, the Trump administration has created new tensions with North Carolina's top international trading partner. North Carolina exported $6.6 billion worth of goods to Canada last year, more than the value of goods it sent to the next two top customers, Mexico and China, combined, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Including services, tourism and other investments, an estimated 247,500 jobs in the state are supported by business with...

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