The chart presents the growing trade deficits of the top 10 U.S. states between 2020 and 2025, underscoring significant economic imbalances in import-export activities. California consistently records the largest trade deficit, increasing from –$70 billion in 2020 to a projected –$80 billion in 2025, reflecting its vast import volume. Texas follows with a deficit rising from –$65 billion to –$75 billion, while New York climbs from –$55 billion to –$65 billion. Illinois also shows notable growth, moving from –$50 billion to –$60 billion. Other states, including Florida, Ohio, and Michigan, experience a gradual widening of trade gaps, reaching –$55 billion, –$50 billion, and –$48 billion respectively by 2025. New Jersey increases from –$35 billion to –$45 billion, while Georgia reaches –$40 billion, and Pennsylvania hits –$35 billion. This trend highlights the persistent and increasing trade deficits across key states, signaling deeper economic dependencies on imported goods.
| Labels | 2020 (USD billions) | 2021 (USD billions) | 2022 (USD billions) | 2023 (USD billions) | 2024 (USD billions) | 2025 (USD billions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | -70 | -72 | -74 | -76 | -78 | -80 |
| Texas | -65 | -67 | -69 | -71 | -73 | -75 |
| New York | -55 | -57 | -59 | -61 | -63 | -65 |
| Illinois | -50 | -52 | -54 | -56 | -58 | -60 |
| Florida | -45 | -47 | -49 | -51 | -53 | -55 |
| Ohio | -40 | -42 | -44 | -46 | -48 | -50 |
| Michigan | -38 | -40 | -42 | -44 | -46 | -48 |
| New Jersey | -35 | -37 | -39 | -41 | -43 | -45 |
| Georgia | -30 | -32 | -34 | -36 | -38 | -40 |
| Pennsylvania | -25 | -27 | -29 | -31 | -33 | -35 |
