Population
There were 4 million enslaved people counted in the 1860 census. That dropped to zero in the 1870 count.
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Growth last quarter was the highest ever recorded — although not enough to make up for an equally historic 9% decline in GDP during the previous quarter.
Trade & Tariffs
US trade policy has been a significant issue during the Trump presidency, especially with China, Canada and Mexico. Here's where trade stood before recent pacts were signed.
Trade & Tariffs
Since 1952, the United States has imported more energy than it’s exported. But that could soon change. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the US is poised to become a net exporter, trading more energy resources to other countries than it takes in.
Trade & Tariffs
The impact of the tariff battle between the United States and China will vary at the state level, as each state has a different trading relationship with China.
