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A new study released by the US – China Business Council shows that U.S. exports to China have grown 330% since 2000, the year that China joined the World Trade Organization.
Louisiana ranks fourth among U.S. states in exports to China, behind California, Washington, and Texas.  You can read the section of the report focused on [...]

The July Trade Update from TradeRoots is now available online.  Click here to read the full issue.

Steel Exports Decline in May from April
But Remain 60% over 2009
McLean, VA, July 22, 2010 – Exports declined in May compared to April by 6.3% but were 60.2% higher for the first five months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 according to government data.  “Exports declined in [...]

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER (AP)
WASHINGTON — The U.S. posted solid gains in exports in May, a positive sign for the economy. And while imports grew even faster, some economists saw that as a hopeful sign because it suggests companies are betting that consumers will spend more in

The July – August issue of “Impact Analysis” is now available for download. Click here for the Adobe .pdf file and links to previous issues.

The May issue of the Louisiana International Trade Bulletin is now online.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in September as foreign oil prices rose to the highest level in nearly a year, swamping a fifth consecutive gain in exports.
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by The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in August as exports posted a small gain, while imports fell on a big drop in demand for foreign oil.
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