New Hampshire’s No. 1 trading partner is Canada

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire’s No. 1 trading partner is Canada, and that relationship could take a major turn in 11 days as President Donald Trump says he will impose a 25% tax on Canadian exports to the U.S. The deadline is inspiring hope and fear among leaders in New Hampshire’s North Country. As Trump vows to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian trade starting Feb. 1, some state representatives from the North Country are hopeful businesses will relocate to the U.S. side of the border. Others worry that an escalating trade war will drive up prices.