December 28, 2007

In 2006, the United States exported $2.7 billion in goods to Panama, an increase of25 percent from 2005. Export shipments of merchandise from New Jersey to Panama totaled $89 million in 2006. Overall export shipments of merchandise from New Jersey in 2006 totaled $27 billion. This is a $10.0 billion increase since 2002, the tenth largest dollar increase among the 50 states.

Source: Prepared by the International Trade Administration

December 27, 2007

In 2006, the United States exported $6.7 billion in goods to Colombia, an increase of 24 percent from 2005. A quarter of those exports came from Texas ($1.7 billion), which increased 22 percent from 2005. One-fifth of all manufacturing workers in Texas depend on exports for their jobs.

Source: Prepared by the International Trade Administration

December 26, 2007

The U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement establishes a secure, predictable legal framework for U.S. investors operating in Peru. All forms of investment are protected under the Agreement. U.S. investors will enjoy in almost all circumstances the right to establish, acquire and operate investments in Peru on an equal footing with local investors.

Source:Prepared by the Office of the United States Trade Representative

December 21, 2007

In 2006, the United States exported $2.7 billion in goods to Panama, an increase of 25 percent from 2005. Twenty-three percent of those exports came from Texas ($612 million), which increased 43 percent from 2005. One-fifth of all manufacturing workers in Texas depend on exports for their jobs.

Source: Prepared by the International Trade Administration

December 20, 2007

Korea is the seventh largest U.S. export market. U.S. exports to South Korea consisted largely of machinery, scientific instruments, aircraft, and chemicals in 2006.

Source: Prepared by the International Trade Administration