The following data summarize the trade between Canada and the United States in 2015 and 2016. In both years, the value of Canada’s exports to the United States exceeded the value of U.S. exports to...

The following data summarize the trade between Canada

and the United States in 2015 and 2016.

In both years, the value of Canada’s exports to the United

States exceeded the value of U.S. exports to Canada. Can

we conclude that foreign trade between the two countries benefited Canada more than it benefited the United

States? Briefly explain.

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, Economic

Indicators Division.