Trade, defined as the sum of exports and imports, accounts for 30% of North American GDP. Trade flows within North America are valued at $1.3 trillion USD annually . Variations within the region are notable: Mexico relies on trade for 80% of its GDP and Canada for 66% . Canada and the USA traded over 55.2 billion USD worth of products related to the agriculture industry between 2015 and 2018 . Canada, the USA and Mexico have the longest-running trade pacts globally and these agreements have played a major role in supporting economic and social development in the region ; however, recent changes to the North American Free Trade agreement do not clearly address climate change .
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