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FOREIGN TRADE is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and
responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments
from the United States. If you're searching for import or export statistics,
information on export regulations, commodity classifications, or a host of
other trade related topics, this is the place to get the information you need.
The Nation's international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $45.2 billion in November from $42.4 billion in October (revised), as exports decreased and imports increased. (January 6, 2017)
The Nation's international advance trade in goods deficit increased to $65.3 billion in November from $61.9 billion in October as exports decreased and imports increased. (December 29, 2016)
The Department of Commerce released the report, A Profile of U.S. Importing and Exporting Companies, 2013-2014. It provides information on identified companies and their known import or export value. (April 5, 2016)
The Manufacturing and International Trade Report (MITR) is an annual report from the U.S. Census Bureau, which provides a comprehensive comparison between detailed manufacturing product class data and associated import and export data. The 2014 MITR combines statistics from 2014 Annual Survey of Manufactures and official U.S. export and import merchandise trade statistics. (January 29, 2016)
The U.S. Census Bureau recently updated its popular U.S and World Population Clock web tool with features and information for over 220 countries. In addition to featuring the ten most populous countries, already available in the clock, it now includes country profiles with trade and population statistics, such as total population, population per square mile and goods exported from and imported to the United States. Additional features include interactive graphics on population projections and top exported goods by U.S. State or Territory. (September 3, 2015)
The Department of Commerce released the report, U.S. Goods Trade: Imports & Exports by Related-Parties 2014. Related-party trade accounted for 42.3 percent ($1,667.3 billion) of total goods trade ($3,937.4 billion). Related-party total goods trade is based on consumption imports and total exports. (May 5, 2015)
The U.S. Census Bureau announced the release of the updated U.S. Merchandise Trade Statistics: A Quality Profile. The Census Bureau strives to provide accurate, high quality statistics to meet the needs of our various data users. However, to use the information wisely and appropriately, users need to understand the nature and limitations of the merchandise trade statistics program. This paper discusses issues affecting the quality of the statistics, and some known limitations. It also highlights some recent and proposed improvements to the quality of the statistics. (October 3, 2014)
Deficit: $45.2 Billion
Exports: $185.8 Billion
Imports: $231.1 Billion
Next release: February 7, 2017
Complete Release Schedule
Collection of videos to enhance export training.
2017 ACE Exports Compliance Seminars Schedule
January 18, 2017
Houston, TX
February 20, 2017
San Diego, CA (Spanish)
February 21, 2017
San Diego, CA
February 23, 2017
Long Beach, CA
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