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Exports
The U.S. exports more petroleum than it imports. So why are we importing at all?
May 13, 2024
It's largely about the chemistry of the oil and the mechanics of the refineries. In many cases, importing foreign crude is cheaper.
The fallout from a strong dollar
Apr 29, 2024
U.S. exports become more expensive overseas, but imported goods become cheaper here in the U.S.
Strike shuts down St. Lawrence Seaway, a main commercial artery
Oct 23, 2023
A shutdown will affect farmers exporting products from Canada, mostly to Europe and the Middle East.
Israel-Hamas war's human cost is primary, but geopolitical risk to economy persists
Oct 18, 2023
If the conflict widens to include direct confrontation with other nations in the Middle East, the economic shockwaves could be significant.
The U.S. is no longer world's leading exporter of corn
Aug 31, 2023
Brazil breaks America's near-lock on the top spot for half a century. But corn growers are still doing fine.
Tradle brings Wordle-style game to global exports
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Aug 24, 2023
Can you figure out what country exports, say, both crude oil and leather footwear? Gilberto García-Vazquez of Datawheel explains the game.
The dollar's falling back to Earth as other countries raise their own interest rates
by
Justin Ho
Aug 22, 2023
A year ago, U.S. exporters were complaining that the dollar was too strong. Not anymore.
For public good, not for profit.
U.S. imports rise in April, but share of goods from China decreases
Jun 8, 2023
The share of goods the U.S. imports from China has declined to its lowest level since 2006, as manufacturers and retailers seek to diversify their supply chains.
U.S. consumer goods and vehicle exports hit a record in January
by
Justin Ho
Mar 9, 2023
Some of the increase reflects growing economies in other countries. And it's welcome news for U.S. factories, one economist says.
A strong dollar is hurting exports, helping imports and expanding the trade deficit
Feb 7, 2023
The dollar's strong because the Federal Reserve's been raising interest rates.