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Illinois currently ranks as the 6th largest exporting state in the United States. Illinois has realized significant benefits from NAFTA related trade, with Canada and Mexico as Illinois’ first and second largest export markets, respectfully, which import 40% of Illinois’ total exports. Illinois exports $13.07 billion to NAFTA countries, an 88% increase since NAFTA’s implementation in 1994, representing some 241,000 Illinois jobs.
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