Arizona surges in U.S. trade rankings

Arizona surges in U.S. trade rankings

By Paul Thompson | Phoenix Business Journal Arizona exports surged 37% in 2025 to $44.4 billion, partly buoyed by what’s often been referred to as the “TSMC effect.” The statistic is one of many that paint an exceedingly rosy picture of Arizona’s trade landscape in 2025, according to a Feb. 24 announcement from the Arizona Commerce Authority. READ ON:

Arizona Ranks No. 1 in International Investment Nationwide

Arizona’s strong international ties fueled record-breaking trade and investment in 2025, creating thousands of new jobs and driving more than $1 billion in foreign direct investment. Exports by Arizona companies surged from $32.4 to $44.4 billion – a 37% increase and the second fastest growth in the nation. By comparison, U.S. exports grew by 5.7%.…