Mapped: Louisiana's exports to China
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Louisiana is one of America's biggest exporters to China, according to the U.S.-China Business Council.
Why it matters: If sky-high tariff rates announced Wednesday remain in place, many U.S. companies will no longer be able to compete in China's market.
The big picture: Louisiana's exports to China were worth an estimated $6.5 billion in 2023, the council says in its latest report.
- Most of that is from oil and gas ($5.3 billion), followed by resins and synthetic fibers ($257 million), basic chemicals ($253 million), oilseeds and grains ($244 million), and petroleum and coal products ($172 million).
- Louisiana's goods and services exported to China supported 14,860 American jobs in 2022, the council says.
Zoom in: The Netherlands is Louisiana's top market for goods exports, closely followed by China.
Catch up quick: China announced Wednesday that it would subject most U.S. goods to 84% tariffs in retaliation for President Trump's 104% tariffs — which Trump promptly raised to 125%.
- Trump paused reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, except those against China, which he blasted for retaliating.
- Here are the tariffs that are still in effect.
Zoom out: China is the third-biggest export market for the U.S.
- Oil, aircraft, soybeans and grains are among the primary U.S. exports there.