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Read these reports to understand the financial forces that affect daily American life. Discover how exports and imports impact US taxes and debt, plus learn about inflation and other economic indicators.
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Current selection: Economy — trade
The US has 14 free trade agreements with 20 countries that comprise about 40 percent of US goods exports.
US debt outstanding was at $30.3 trillion at the start of April 2022.
Gas and oil prices were increasing prior to the invasion of Ukraine
Consumer spending habits plus trucking and shipping issues lead to pressures on the supply chain.
The trade balance says more about trade patterns than the health of the US economy.
Amid the pandemic, international transportation and travel dropped by nearly half from February levels.
The term Gross domestic product (GDP) is commonly cited in economic reporting. What does this measure mean? Why is it so widely tracked?
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.
As the year draws to a close, it’s natural to be retrospective. But with so many measures of the American economy, what’s the best way to take stock of 2019?
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