Nevada Depended Most on Chinese Imports in 2024 🚢

Key Takeaways

• In 2024, the U.S. imported $438.9 billion from China totaling 13.4% of all goods imports.
• Nevada had the highest reliance on Chinese imports, at 26% of the total share—led by electrical machinery and parts.
• With two of the nations largest ports, California imported $122.8 billion in goods, the most by far across states.

Where Tariffs Could Hit the Hardest

After Trump imposed additional 20% tariffs on China, in addition to the 10% already in place from his first term, China responded with up to 15% levies on U.S. agricultural products that came into effect on March 10.

In 2024, more than a quarter of imports for Nevada and California were from China, while Washington DC and New Mexico followed closely behind.

By contrast, Montana is the least reliant on Chinese imports, with just 1% of goods imported from the country.