Trade & Tariffs

Trade is an important part of the American economy and a key driver of many industries. In 2018, the United States imported $4.2 trillion worth of goods, services and income. It also exported $3.7 trillion, making the trade deficit for the year $500 billion. The value of the deficit (or surplus) changes based on a variety of factors, including the government's use of tariffs. Learn more about international trade with data compiled from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the US Census Bureau.

Trade & Tariffs

Questions to Ask

How has the trade balance changed over time?

How does trade differ by region and country?

What is the United States importing? What is it exporting?

Which states import and export the most?

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Exports & Imports

Imports

$4.19 trillion

2018

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Exports

$3.7 trillion

2018

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