Total merchandise exports from all 50 states helped the U.S. achieve the fifth consecutive record-setting year of goods and services exports, which reached $2.35 trillion in 2014.
“Exports are critical to economic growth and job creation in communities across the country,” said Secretary Pritzker. “With 95 percent of the world’s consumers living outside the United States, opening more markets to ‘Made in America’ goods and services is fundamental to our nation’s competitiveness, job creation, and the economic security of our families.
“We know that 11.3 million American jobs are supported by exports. The Obama Administration has set an ambitious trade agenda that will help our businesses, workers, and innovators compete on a level playing field around the world, so they can expand and hire here at home. Now is the time for Congress to pass bipartisan trade promotion legislation, so we can enact new trade agreements with high standards that uphold our values and protect our national security.”
FTAs Are Major Markets for Many States
In 2014, 28 states had record-high exports to these partners
Future Trade Agreements Will Provide Additional Benefits
Current and proposed agreements account for…
U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration
The 26 states that set new records for exports in 2014 include:
In addition, the following states achieved growth in total merchandise exports in 2014: Alabama; Alaska; Maine; Massachusetts; Missouri; Montana; New Jersey; and South Dakota. All 50 states have experienced an increase in exports since 2009.
Trade Agreements Benet U.S. Exports
U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration
To find more information about each state’s exports, please visit www.Trade.gov/FTA
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