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The Nation’s international trade deficit in goods and services decreased to $40.1 billion in August from $40.3 billion in July (revised), as exports and imports increased. (October 3, 2014) |
October 3, 2014 is National Manufacturing Day, a day to celebrate manufacturing and the contributions manufacturers make to the U.S. economy and the variety of careers they make possible. American manufacturing is currently growing at twice the rate of GDP, and American companies ship manufactured goods around the world.
The Graph of the Month for October recognizes global reach of American manufacturing, showing the proportion of exports going to each world region.
For more data on exports or imports of manufactured goods check out Exhibit 15 of our International Goods and Services Report.
Deficit: $40.1 Billion
Exports: $198.5 Billion
Imports: $238.6 Billion
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