United States Imports

United States imports were worth 238.6 Billion USD in March of 2012. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, the United States Imports averaged 130244.1400 Million USD reaching an all time high of 238595.0000 Million USD in March of 2012 and a record low of 52277.0000 Million USD in January of 1992. United States is the world's second larger importer. Its main imports are: non-auto consumer goods, fuels, production machinery and equipment, non-fuel industrial supplies, motor vehicles and parts, food, feed and beverages. Main imports partners are: European Union, China, Canada, Mexico and Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports.


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United States Imports


Imports
An import is any good or service brought into one country from another country in a legitimate fashion, typically for use in trade. Import goods or services are provided to domestic consumers by foreign producers. An import in the receiving country is an export to the sending country. Imports, along with exports, form the basis of international trade. Import of goods normally requires involvement of the Customs authorities in both the country of import and the country of export and are often subject to import quotas, tariffs and trade agreements. when the "imports" are the set of goods and services imported, "Imports" also means the economic value of all goods and services that are imported. The macroeconomic variable I usually stands for the value of these imports over a given period of time, usually one year.



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U.S. Annual Inflation Down to 2.3% in April
Published: 5/15/2012 1:35:37 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.3 percent before seasonal adjustment.

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in March
Published: 5/10/2012 1:41:51 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, U.S. Census Bureau
Total March exports of $186.8 billion and imports of $238.6 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $51.8 billion, up from $45.4 billion in February, revised. March exports were $5.3 billion more than February exports of $181.5 billion. March imports were $11.7 billion more than February imports of $226.9 billion.

U.S. GDP Up 2.2% in Q1
Published: 5/7/2012 4:44:08 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
U.S. real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2012 (that is, from the fourth quarter to the first quarter), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2011, real GDP increased 3.0 percent.

U.S. Unemployment Down to 8.1% in April, Nonfarm Payrolls Up 115K
Published: 5/4/2012 1:41:07 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 115,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in professional and business services, retail trade, and health care, but declined in transportation and warehousing.

U.S. Federal Reserve Reaffirms Low-Rate Policy
Published: 4/25/2012 9:09:14 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Fed
U.S. Federal Reserve on April 25th confirmed the plan to keep short-term interest rates near zero through late 2014 and modestly toned down their assessment of the economy's performance.

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate Down to 2.7% in March
Published: 4/13/2012 1:34:59 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in February
Published: 4/12/2012 1:37:02 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Total February exports of $181.2 billion and imports of $227.2 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $46.0 billion, down from $52.5 billion in January, revised. February exports were $0.2 billion more than January exports of $180.9 billion. February imports were $6.3 billion less than January imports of $233.4 billion.

U.S. Added 120K Jobs in March, Unemployment At 8.2%
Published: 4/6/2012 1:37:03 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 120,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Employment rose in manufacturing, food services and drinking places, and health care, but was down in retail trade.

U.S. Annual Inflation Rate at 2.9% in February
Published: 3/16/2012 7:09:42 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.9 percent before seasonal adjustment.

U.S. Fed Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged
Published: 3/13/2012 6:38:37 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve acknowledged recent signs of strength in the economy and said recent financial market strains have eased, offering few clues on the chances for further monetary easing.

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