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October 09, 2024

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American economic growth and job creation is powered by international trade. Selling more American-made goods and services to the 95% of the world’s consumers who live outside our borders can generate new business for U.S. manufacturers, farmers, and service providers.

Our new fact sheets illustrate the benefits of international trade and investment for every state. Striking enforceable trade agreements with allies and partners around the globe lowers other nations’ trade barriers and can boost U.S. exports, stimulate growth, and support good paying jobs.

The Impacts of International Trade and Investment Across America

Select a state to see how international trade affects America's communities


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Download Alabama's international trade profile.

  • 530,000
    Alabama’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $33 billion
    Alabama’s goods and services exports.
  • 120,000
    Alabama’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Transportation Equipment
    Top export: Cars and Vehicles ($11.3 billion)

Download Alaska's international trade profile.

  • 90,000
    Alaska’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $7.2 billion
    Alaska’s goods and services exports.
  • 13,600
    Alaska’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Marine Products
    Top export: Fresh, chilled, and frozen fish ($2.0 billion)

Download Arizona's international trade profile.

  • 830,000
    Arizona’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $45 billion
    Arizona’s goods and services exports.
  • 140,600
    Arizona’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Computer & Electronic Products
    Top export: Semiconductors ($2.4 billion)

Download Arkansas's international trade profile.

  • 310,000
    Arkansas’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $10 billion
    Arkansas’s goods and services exports.
  • 59,100
    Arkansas’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Agricultural Products
    Top export: Soybeans ($945 million)

Download California's international trade profile.

  • 5.1 million
    California’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $368 billion
    California’s goods and services exports.
  • 816,400
    California’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Business, Professional & Technical Services
    Top export: Management and consulting services ($19 billion)

Download Colorado's international trade profile.

  • 820,000
    Colorado’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $28 billion
    Colorado’s goods and services exports.
  • 123,200
    Colorado’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Business, Professional & Technical Services
    Top export: Management and consulting services ($2.5 billion)

Download Connecticut's international trade profile.

  • 480,000
    Connecticut’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $30 billion
    Connecticut’s goods and services exports.
  • 112,100
    Connecticut’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Financial Services
    Top export: Management and advisory services ($4.6 billion)

Download Delaware's international trade profile.

  • 130,000
    Delaware’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $9.5 billion
    Delaware’s goods and services exports.
  • 29,200
    Delaware’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Financial Services
    Top export: Credit-related services ($2.6 billion)

Download District of Columbia's international trade profile.

  • 210,000
    District of Columbia’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $9.8 billion
    District of Columbia’s goods and services exports.
  • 20,800
    District of Columbia’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Business, Professional & Technical Services
    Top export: Management and consulting services ($2.2 billion)

Download Florida's international trade profile.

  • 2.8 million
    Florida’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $119 billion
    Florida’s goods and services exports.
  • 358,200
    Florida’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Business, Professional & Technical Services
    Top export: Management and consulting services ($8.5 billion)

Download Georgia's international trade profile.

  • 1.3 million
    Georgia’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $78 billion
    Georgia’s goods and services exports.
  • 281,800
    Georgia’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Transportation Equipment
    Top export: Aircrafts and parts ($8.2 billion)

Download Hawaii's international trade profile.

  • 200,000
    Hawaii’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $4.1 billion
    Hawaii’s goods and services exports.
  • 40,300
    Hawaii’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Travel Services
    Top export: Personal Travel ($1.2 billion)

Download Idaho's international trade profile.

  • 200,000
    Idaho’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $6.5 billion
    Idaho’s goods and services exports.
  • 20,500
    Idaho’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Food & Kindred Products
    Top export: Wheat ($240 million)

Download Illinois's international trade profile.

  • 1.6 million
    Illinois’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $128 billion
    Illinois’s goods and services exports.
  • 376,700
    Illinois’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Chemicals
    Top export: Medications ($3.7 billion)

Download Indiana's international trade profile.

  • 750,000
    Indiana’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $68 billion
    Indiana’s goods and services exports.
  • 209,100
    Indiana’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Chemicals
    Top export: Medications ($6.5 billion)

Download Iowa's international trade profile.

  • 380,000
    Iowa’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $27 billion
    Iowa’s goods and services exports.
  • 66,700
    Iowa’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Agricultural Products
    Top export: Soybeans ($3.3 billion)

Download Kansas's international trade profile.

  • 360,000
    Kansas’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $21 billion
    Kansas’s goods and services exports.
  • 74,600
    Kansas’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Agricultural Products
    Top export: Soybeans ($1.3 billion)

Download Kentucky's international trade profile.

  • 480,000
    Kentucky’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $46 billion
    Kentucky’s goods and services exports.
  • 140,200
    Kentucky’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Transportation Equipment
    Top export: Aircrafts and parts ($13.3 billion)

Download Louisiana's international trade profile.

  • 560,000
    Louisiana’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $88 billion
    Louisiana’s goods and services exports.
  • 78,400
    Louisiana’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Oil & Gas
    Top export: Petroleum Gases ($21.8 billion)

Download Maine's international trade profile.

  • 170,000
    Maine’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $4.8 billion
    Maine’s goods and services exports.
  • 37,300
    Maine’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Travel Services
    Top export: Personal Travel ($444 million)

Download Maryland's international trade profile.

  • 820,000
    Maryland’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $36 billion
    Maryland’s goods and services exports.
  • 117,800
    Maryland’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Business, Professional & Technical Services
    Top export: Management and consulting services ($3.3 billion)

Download Massachusetts's international trade profile.

  • 1.1 million
    Massachusetts’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $77 billion
    Massachusetts’s goods and services exports.
  • 228,000
    Massachusetts’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Business, Professional & Technical Services
    Top export: Management and consulting services ($5.3 billion)

Download Michigan's international trade profile.

  • 1.1 million
    Michigan’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $81 billion
    Michigan’s goods and services exports.
  • 321,900
    Michigan’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Transportation Equipment
    Top export: Motor Vehicles ($16.1 billion)

Download Minnesota's international trade profile.

  • 750,000
    Minnesota’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $41 billion
    Minnesota’s goods and services exports.
  • 157,400
    Minnesota’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Computer & Electronic Products
    Top export: Semiconductors ($866 million)

Download Mississippi's international trade profile.

  • 310,000
    Mississippi’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $17 billion
    Mississippi’s goods and services exports.
  • 46,700
    Mississippi’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Petroleum & Coal Products
    Top export: Non-crude Oil ($4.2 billion)

Download Missouri's international trade profile.

  • 760,000
    Missouri’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $31 billion
    Missouri’s goods and services exports.
  • 148,000
    Missouri’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Transportation Equipment
    Top export: Trucks ($3.2 billion)

Download Montana's international trade profile.

  • 140,000
    Montana’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $4 billion
    Montana’s goods and services exports.
  • 9,800
    Montana’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Agricultural Products
    Top export: Wheat ($477 million)

Download Nebraska's international trade profile.

  • 260,000
    Nebraska’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $13 billion
    Nebraska’s goods and services exports.
  • 38,600
    Nebraska’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Agricultural Products
    Top export: Soybeans ($2 billion)

Download Nevada's international trade profile.

  • 420,000
    Nevada’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $18 billion
    Nevada’s goods and services exports.
  • 60,800
    Nevada’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Travel Services
    Top export: Personal Travel ($3.6 billion)

Download New Hampshire's international trade profile.

  • 180,000
    New Hampshire’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $12 billion
    New Hampshire’s goods and services exports.
  • 50,600
    New Hampshire’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Computers & Electronic Products
    Top export: Phones ($576 million)

Download New Jersey's international trade profile.

  • 1.2 million
    New Jersey’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $70 billion
    New Jersey’s goods and services exports.
  • 292,500
    New Jersey’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Chemicals
    Top export: Immunological Products ($1.4 billion)

Download New Mexico's international trade profile.

  • 230,000
    New Mexico’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $7.7 billion
    New Mexico’s goods and services exports.
  • 18,700
    New Mexico’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Computers & Electronic Products
    Top export: Computer Parts ($1.6 billion)

Download New York's international trade profile.

  • 2.8 million
    New York’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $211 billion
    New York’s goods and services exports.
  • 509,200
    New York’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Financial Services
    Top export: Management and advisory services ($25 billion)

Download North Carolina's international trade profile.

  • 1.3 million
    North Carolina’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $72 billion
    North Carolina’s goods and services exports.
  • 303,600
    North Carolina’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Chemicals
    Top export: Immunological Products ($8.1 billion)

Download North Dakota's international trade profile.

  • 110,000
    North Dakota’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $11 billion
    North Dakota’s goods and services exports.
  • 16,400
    North Dakota’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Agricultural Products
    Top export: Soybeans ($1.3 billion)

Download Ohio's international trade profile.

  • 1.4 million
    Ohio’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $82 billion
    Ohio’s goods and services exports.
  • 300,100
    Ohio’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Transportation Equipment
    Top export: Aircrafts and parts ($5.3 billion)

Download Oklahoma's international trade profile.

  • 440,000
    Oklahoma’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $11 billion
    Oklahoma’s goods and services exports.
  • 64,200
    Oklahoma’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Travel Services
    Top export: Personal Travel ($1 billion)

Download Oregon's international trade profile.

  • 510,000
    Oregon’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $36 billion
    Oregon’s goods and services exports.
  • 70,300
    Oregon’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Computers & Electronic Products
    Top export: Semiconductors ($6.4 billion)

Download Pennsylvania's international trade profile.

  • 1.6 million
    Pennsylvania’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $79 billion
    Pennsylvania’s goods and services exports.
  • 333,500
    Pennsylvania’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Chemicals
    Top export: Vaccines ($4.7 billion)

Download Rhode Island's international trade profile.

  • 140,000
    Rhode Island’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $5.1 billion
    Rhode Island’s goods and services exports.
  • 31,400
    Rhode Island’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Travel Services
    Top export: Personal Travel ($418 million)

Download South Carolina's international trade profile.

  • 580,000
    South Carolina’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $45 billion
    South Carolina’s goods and services exports.
  • 170,900
    South Carolina’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Transportation Equipment
    Top export: Passenger Vehicles ($10.2 billion)

Download South Dakota's international trade profile.

  • 110,000
    South Dakota’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $6.2 billion
    South Dakota’s goods and services exports.
  • 14,500
    South Dakota’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Agricultural Products
    Top export: Soybeans ($1.3 billion)

Download Tennessee's international trade profile.

  • 840,000
    Tennessee’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $53 billion
    Tennessee’s goods and services exports.
  • 202,300
    Tennessee’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Computers & Electronic Products
    Top export: Personal Computers ($2 billion)

Download Texas's international trade profile.

  • 3.6 million
    Texas’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $509 billion
    Texas’s goods and services exports.
  • 660,500
    Texas’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Oil & Gas
    Top export: Crude Oil ($105 billion)

Download Utah's international trade profile.

  • 430,000
    Utah’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $27 billion
    Utah’s goods and services exports.
  • 62,800
    Utah’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Primary Metals
    Top export: Gold ($5.9 billion)

Download Vermont's international trade profile.

  • 90,000
    Vermont’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $3.3 billion
    Vermont’s goods and services exports.
  • 14,200
    Vermont’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Computers & Electronic Products
    Top export: Semiconductors ($562 million)

Download Virginia's international trade profile.

  • 1.1 million
    Virginia’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $47 billion
    Virginia’s goods and services exports.
  • 200,700
    Virginia’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Business, Professional & Technical Services
    Top export: Management and consulting services ($5.8 billion)

Download Washington's international trade profile.

  • 930,000
    Washington’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $83 billion
    Washington’s goods and services exports.
  • 143,700
    Washington’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Transportation Equipment
    Top export: Commercial Aircrafts and Parts ($19.4 billion)

Download West Virginia's international trade profile.

  • 170,000
    West Virginia’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $6.7 billion
    West Virginia’s goods and services exports.
  • 28,400
    West Virginia’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Chemicals
    Top export: Polyethers ($324 million)

Download Wisconsin's international trade profile.

  • 690,000
    Wisconsin’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $37 billion
    Wisconsin’s goods and services exports.
  • 130,200
    Wisconsin’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Machinery
    Top export: Outboard Motors ($453 million)

Download Wyoming's international trade profile.

  • 80,000
    Wyoming’s jobs dependent upon international trade.
  • $2.7 billion
    Wyoming’s goods and services exports.
  • 8,100
    Wyoming’s workers that are employed by foreign-headquartered companies.

Top Sector

  • Chemicals
    Top export: Disodium Carbonates ($1.6 billion)

More than 41 Million American Jobs

More than 41 million American jobs depend on trade. Jobs in export-intensive industries offer compensation that averages about 18 percent higher than other jobs.

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America Needs to Lead on Trade

America needs a revitalized trade agenda centered around the following policies:

  • Opening new markets to our manufacturers, farmers, and service providers 
  • Renewing U.S. leadership on trade globally by negotiating enforceable, high-standard trade agreements and enforcing them 
  • Coordinating with key allies to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries for critical inputs 
  • Preventing discriminatory treatment of American companies in foreign markets 

Failure to embrace these policies will leave American workers, farmers, and companies sitting on the sidelines as other nations clinch new trade agreements to open markets for their own exporters. The costs of inaction are climbing. Declining competitiveness for U.S.-based industry and erosion of the American middle class threaten our prosperity and national security. 

Now is the time for the U.S. to demonstrate leadership on international trade as an essential tool for achieving economic and national security goals.