Doing business in the United States

Discover the best opportunities our southern neighbour has to offer. Canada’s close economic ties with the United States (U.S.) can help your business grow, innovate, and prosper.

We have offices in the following cities:

  • Atlanta
  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • Dallas
  • Denver
  • Detroit
  • Houston 
  • Los Angeles
  • Miami
  • Minneapolis
  • New York
  • Palo Alto
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Washington D.C.

16 Canadian trade offices | 1 FTA | US $29.02 trillion GDP | 331.5 million people | 9.87 million km2

$699.4 billion in exports of goods and services from Canada to the U.S.

Market overview

Top industries

The U.S. is an attractive market for Canadian businesses due to its proximity and significance as a trading partner. This benefits nearly every industry.

Select USA, part of the U.S. International Trade Administration, provides web resources for foreign companies looking to invest:

Many state and local economic development agencies also compile similar data for their own regions.

Find state and local economic development agencies who compile similar data for their own regions.

Market analysis

Canada and the U.S. have the world’s largest trade partnership with tightly linked economies. USD 2.5 billion in goods and services cross the border each day. This supports millions of jobs and drives innovations that boost competitiveness across Canada and the U.S.

In 2023, Canada-U.S. trade reached almost USD 1 trillion per year, including USD 73 billion in agricultural trade. Canada was the top export market for 36 U.S. states, while 77% of Canadian exports went to the U.S. Canadian goods exports totaled CAD 592.8 billion and services exports reached CAD 104.6 billion.

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Relations and trade agreements

Canada and the U.S. are parties to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Find out how your business can benefit from opportunities through this free trade agreement:

The U.S. is a member of the World Trade Agreement (WTO) and a party to various WTO treaties such as the WTO Government Procurement Agreement. If you are selling to Government, know that international trade treaties get implemented in the U.S. via the Trade Agreements Act (19 USC Ch.13). For matters related to civilian procurement, they are implemented via regulation found in Part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. In the case of defense procurement, regulations are found under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 225). Read more on Defense Procurement on the Canadian Commercial Corporation’s U.S. DoD Prime Contractor webpage.

Guides, reports, and market snapshots

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Tariffs, rules and regulations

Understanding regulations and policies relevant to your export market is crucial for success.

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Find out what you need to know before selling your products or services in the U.S. 

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Getting goods across the border

Resources for getting goods across the Canada-U.S. border are available for Canadian companies seeking to export to the U.S.

Canada Border Services Agency resources are largely focused on imports into Canada. Canadian exporters to the U.S. can find information about CUSMA on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website: 

Note that some U.S. states may also have their own import or certification requirements.

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Dual-Use Space Tech: Silicon Valley and Denver

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November 4, 2025 to April 16, 2026
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Application Open
July 14 to September 22, 2025
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Aerospace
Event Type
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Accelerator; Accélérateur;
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Location
Silicon Valley and Denver, United States

AUSA annual meeting 2025

Date and time
Date
October 13, 2025
Registration
Registration Open
July 3 to October 10, 2025
Industry
Industry
Aerospace, Infrastructure, Information and communications technologies, Defence and security
Event Type
Event Type
Trade Show
Location
Location
Washington, D.C., United States

United States climatetech

Date and time
Date
August 15 to November 30, 2025
Application
Application Closed
May 25 to June 25, 2025
Industry
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Clean technologies
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Accelerator; Accélérateur;
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Boston, New York, Denver and San Francisco, United States

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Canadian Technology Accelerators

Join a Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) to explore opportunities to grow your business in 12 global tech hubs worldwide. This global business development program successfully supports companies in: cleantech, digital industries and information and communications technologies (ICT) and life sciences and digital health.

Contacts

Contacts in Canada

Find out who to contact in Canada or internationally if you are a:

  • new or aspiring exporter
  • existing Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) clients, international companies, and global representatives
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Trade offices – United States

The Embassy of Canada to the United States of America

Address
501 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington
Washington DC, District of Colombia, 20001-2111
United States

Telephone
(202) 682-1740

Fax
(202) 682-7795

Email
wshdc.infocentre@international.gc.ca

Office hours
Mon - Fri: 0830 - 1700

Territories/responsibilities
Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia

Office closures

  • 2023-09-04
  • 2023-09-29
  • 2023-10-09
  • 2023-11-23
  • 2023-12-25
  • 2023-12-26
  • 2025-06-30
  • 2025-07-04
  • 2025-09-01
  • 2025-09-30
  • 2025-10-13
  • 2025-11-27
  • 2025-12-25
  • 2025-12-26

The Consulate General of Canada, Atlanta

Address
1175 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 1700
Atlanta, Georgia, 30361
United States

Telephone
(404) 532-2000

Fax
(404) 532-2050

Email
atnta-td@international.gc.ca

Office hours
Mon-Fri: 0900-1200 1300-1600

Territories/responsibilities
Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee

Office closures

    The Consulate General of Canada, Boston

    Address
    3 Copley Place, Suite 400
    Boston, Massachusetts, 02116
    United States

    Telephone
    (617) 247-5100

    Fax
    (617) 247-5190

    Email
    boston.commerce@international.gc.ca

    Office hours
    Mon-Fri: 0900-1200, 1300-1600

    Territories/responsibilities
    Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

    Office closures

    • 2024-01-01
    • 2024-02-19
    • 2024-03-29
    • 2024-05-27
    • 2024-07-01
    • 2024-07-04
    • 2024-09-02
    • 2024-10-14
    • 2024-11-28
    • 2024-11-29
    • 2024-12-25
    • 2024-12-26

    The Consulate General of Canada, Chicago

    Address
    Two Prudential Plaza
    180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 2400,
    Chicago, Illinois, 60601
    United States

    Telephone
    (312) 616-1860

    Fax
    (312) 616-1878

    Email
    chcgo-td@international.gc.ca

    Office hours
    Mon-Fri: 0830-1630

    Territories/responsibilities
    Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin

    Office closures

      The Consulate General of Canada, Dallas

      Address
      Ross Tower
      500 N Akard Street, Suite 2900,
      Dallas, Texas, 75201
      United States

      Telephone
      (214) 922-9806

      Fax
      (214) 922-9815

      Email
      dalastd@international.gc.ca

      Office hours
      Mon-Fri: 08:30-12:00 | 12:30-16:00

      Territories/responsibilities
      Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma

      Office closures

      • 2025-01-01
      • 2025-04-18
      • 2025-05-26
      • 2025-07-01
      • 2025-07-04
      • 2025-09-01
      • 2025-09-30
      • 2025-10-13
      • 2025-11-27
      • 2025-11-28
      • 2025-12-25
      • 2025-12-26

      The Consulate General of Canada, Denver

      Address
      1625 Broadway, Suite 2600,
      Denver, Colorado, 80202
      United States

      Telephone
      (303) 626-0640

      Fax
      3040000000

      Email
      denvr-td@international.gc.ca

      Office hours
      Mon - Fri: 0800-1600

      Territories/responsibilities
      Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming

      Office closures

      • 2025-01-01
      • 2025-02-17
      • 2025-04-18
      • 2025-05-26
      • 2025-07-01
      • 2025-07-04
      • 2025-09-01
      • 2025-10-13
      • 2025-11-27
      • 2025-11-28
      • 2025-12-25
      • 2025-12-26

      The Consulate General of Canada, Detroit

      Address
      600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1100
      Detroit, Michigan, 48243
      United States

      Telephone
      (313) 567-2340

      Fax
      (313) 567-2164

      Email
      DTROTTD@international.gc.ca

      Office hours
      Mon-Fri: 08:30-16:30

      Territories/responsibilities
      Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio

      Office closures

      • 2025-07-01
      • 2025-07-04
      • 2025-09-01
      • 2025-10-13
      • 2025-11-27
      • 2025-11-28
      • 2025-12-25
      • 2025-12-26

      Consulate of Canada in Houston

      Address
      4201 Main Street, Suite 200
      Houston, Texas, 77002
      United States

      Telephone
      214-922-9806

      Fax
      214-922-9815

      Email
      hstontd@international.gc.ca

      Office hours
      Mon-Fri 9:00 - 17:00 by appointment only, no immigration or consular services

      Territories/responsibilities
      Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas

      Office closures

      • 2025-01-01
      • 2025-04-18
      • 2025-05-26
      • 2025-07-01
      • 2025-07-04
      • 2025-09-01
      • 2025-09-30
      • 2025-10-13
      • 2025-11-27
      • 2025-11-28
      • 2025-12-25
      • 2025-12-26

      The Consulate General of Canada, Los Angeles

      Address
      550 South Hope Street, 9th Floor,
      Los Angeles, California, 90071
      United States

      Telephone
      (213) 346-2700

      Fax
      (213) 346-2767

      Email
      cal.info@international.gc.ca

      Office hours
      Mon-Fri.: 08:00-16:00

      Territories/responsibilities
      Southern California, Nevada, Arizona

      Office closures

      • 2023-01-02
      • 2023-01-16
      • 2023-02-20
      • 2023-04-07
      • 2023-05-29
      • 2023-07-03
      • 2023-07-04
      • 2023-09-04
      • 2023-09-29
      • 2023-10-09
      • 2023-11-23
      • 2023-12-25
      • 2023-12-26

      The Consulate General of Canada, Miami

      Address
      200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1600
      Miami, Florida, 33131
      United States

      Telephone
      (305) 579-1600

      Fax
      (305) 579-1631

      Email
      miamiinfocentre@international.gc.ca

      Office hours
      Mon-Fri: 08:30 - 16:30

      Territories/responsibilities
      Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

      Office closures

      • 2025-11-27
      • 2025-11-28
      • 2025-12-25
      • 2025-12-26
      • 2026-01-01
      • 2024-11-28
      • 2024-11-29
      • 2024-12-25
      • 2024-12-26
      • 2025-01-01
      • 2025-02-17
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      • 2025-05-26
      • 2025-07-01
      • 2025-07-04
      • 2025-09-01
      • 2025-10-13

      The Consulate General of Canada, Minneapolis

      Address
      701 Building
      701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900
      Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415-1899
      United States

      Telephone
      (612) 333-4641

      Fax
      (612) 332-4061

      Email
      MNPLSTD@international.gc.ca

      Office hours
      Mon-Fri: 0800-1700

      Territories/responsibilities
      Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

      Office closures

      • 2024-01-01
      • 2024-02-19
      • 2024-03-29
      • 2024-05-27
      • 2024-07-01
      • 2024-07-04
      • 2024-09-02
      • 2024-10-14
      • 2024-11-28
      • 2024-11-29
      • 2024-12-25
      • 2024-12-26
      • 2025-07-01
      • 2025-07-04
      • 2025-09-01
      • 2025-10-13
      • 2025-11-27
      • 2025-11-28
      • 2025-12-25
      • 2025-12-26
      • 2025-01-01
      • 2025-02-17
      • 2025-04-18
      • 2025-05-26

      The Consulate General of Canada, New York

      Address
      466 Lexington Avenue, 20th Floor
      New York City, New York, 10017
      United States

      Telephone
      (212) 596-1650

      Fax
      (212) 596-1793

      Email
      cngny.td@international.gc.ca

      Office hours
      Mon. - Fri. : 08:45 - 17:00

      Territories/responsibilities
      New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware; Other: Bermuda

      Office closures

      • 2026-01-01
      • 2026-02-17
      • 2025-04-18
      • 2025-05-26
      • 2025-07-01
      • 2025-07-04
      • 2025-09-01
      • 2025-09-30
      • 2025-11-27
      • 2025-11-28
      • 2025-12-25
      • 2025-12-26
      • 2024-02-19
      • 2024-03-29
      • 2024-05-27
      • 2024-07-01
      • 2024-07-04
      • 2024-09-02
      • 2024-09-30
      • 2024-11-28
      • 2024-11-29
      • 2024-12-25
      • 2024-12-26

      The Consulate of Canada, Palo Alto

      Address
      245 Lytton Ave., Suite 375
      Palo Alto, California, 94301
      United States

      Telephone
      (650) 543-8800

      Fax
      (650) 543-8844

      Email
      paltog@international.gc.ca

      Office hours
      Mon-Fri: 0830 - 1630

      Territories/responsibilities
      Northern California, Hawaii

      Office closures

      • 2025-01-01
      • 2023-01-16
      • 2025-04-18
      • 2025-05-26
      • 2025-07-01
      • 2025-07-04
      • 2025-09-01
      • 2023-09-29
      • 2025-11-27
      • 2025-11-28
      • 2025-12-25
      • 2025-12-26
      • 2025-02-17
      • 2025-10-13
      • 2026-01-01

      The Consulate of Canada in Phoenix

      Address
      550 South Hope Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA,
      Phoenix, Arizona
      United States

      Email
      cal.info@international.gc.ca

      Office hours
      09:00 AM to 5:00 PM

      Territories/responsibilities
      Arizona, Nevada, Southern California

      Office closures

        The Consulate General of Canada, San Francisco

        Address
        580 California Street, 14th Floor
        San Francisco, California, 94104
        United States

        Telephone
        (415) 834-3180

        Fax
        (415) 834-3189

        Email
        sfran-td@international.gc.ca

        Office hours
        Mon-Fri: 0830 - 1630

        Territories/responsibilities
        Northern California, Hawaii

        Office closures

        • 2025-01-01
        • 2023-01-16
        • 2025-12-26
        • 2025-12-25
        • 2025-11-28
        • 2025-04-18
        • 2025-05-26
        • 2025-07-01
        • 2025-07-04
        • 2025-09-01
        • 2023-09-29
        • 2025-11-27
        • 2025-10-13
        • 2025-02-17
        • 2026-01-01

        The Consulate General of Canada, Seattle

        Address
        1501 Fourth Ave, Suite 600,
        Seattle, Washington, 98101-4328
        United States

        Telephone
        (206) 443-1777

        Fax
        (206) 443-9735

        Email
        seattle.infocentre@international.gc.ca

        Office hours
        Mon-Fri: 0800-1630

        Territories/responsibilities
        Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon

        Office closures

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