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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services
U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis - Economics and Statistics Administration - U.S. Department of Commerce
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GOODS AND SERVICES DEFICIT DECREASED IN JULY 2015
(SEASONALLY ADJUSTED)
GOODS AND SERVICES
- Exports increased to $188.5 billion in July from $187.7 billion in June. Goods were $128.2 billion in July, up from $127.5 billion in June. Services were $60.3 billion in July, up from $60.1 billion in June.
- Imports decreased to $230.4 billion in July from $232.9 billion in June. Goods were $189.6 billion in July, down from $192.4 billion in June. Services were $40.8 billion in July, up from $40.5 billion in June.
- For goods, the deficit was $61.4 billion in July, down from $64.8 billion in June. For services, the surplus was $19.6 billion in July, down less than $0.1 billion from June.
GOODS BY CATEGORY (CENSUS BASIS)
Exports of goods increased $1.0 billion in July to $127.6 billion. Automotive vehicles, parts, and engines increased $0.6 billion, reflecting increases in automotive parts and accessories($0.3 billion) and in passenger vehicles ($0.1 billion).
Imports of goods decreased $2.1 billion in July to $186.8 billion. Consumer goods decreased $2.6 billion, reflecting decreases in pharmaceutical preparations ($1.5 billion) and in cell phones ($1.3 billion).
SERVICES BY CATEGORY
Exports of services increased $0.2 billion to $60.3 billion in July. The increase was accounted for by increases in financial services ($0.1 billion) and in other business services ($0.1 billion), which includes research and development services; professional and management services; and technical, trade-related, and other services.
Imports of services increased $0.2 billion to $40.8 billion in July. The increase was accounted for by increases in travel (for all purposes including education) ($0.1 billion) and in transport ($0.1 billion), which includes freight and port services and passenger fares.
GOODS BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
(Billions of Dollars, Not Seasonally Adjusted)
European Union
The goods deficit with the European Union increased from $14.5 billion in June to $15.2 billion in July. Exports decreased $1.2 billion (primarily artworks, antiques, and stamps and non monetary gold) to $21.7 billion, while imports decreased $0.5 billion (primarily pharmaceutical preparations) to $36.9 billion.
China
The goods deficit with China increased from $31.5 billion in June to $31.6 billion in July. Exports decreased $0.2 billion (primarily civilian aircraft) to $9.5 billion, while imports decreased $0.1 billion to $41.1 billion.
Mexico
The goods deficit with Mexico decreased from $6.1 billion in June to $3.4 billion in July. Exports increased $0.6 billion (primarily petroleum products) to $21.1 billion, while imports decreased $2.1 billion (primarily passenger vehicles and automotive parts and accessories) to $24.5 billion.
EXPORTS OF GOODS BY STATE
(Origin of Movement)
Top June to July Increases
(Millions of Dollars)
| State | June Total | July Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $21,487.7 | $22,241.6 | $754.0 |
| Alaska | 201.1 | 746.8 | 545.8 |
| Hawaii | 89.4 | 326.9 | 237.4 |
| Puerto Rico | 1,361.5 | 1,559.7 | 198.1 |
| South Carolina | 2,580.8 | 2,748.9 | 168.1 |
Top June to July Decreases
(Millions of Dollars)
| State | June Total | July Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $7,695.1 | $5,964.0 |
-$1,731.0 |
| New York | 7,964.9 | 6,313.6 | -1,651.3 |
| California | 15,107.3 | 13,795.5 | -1,311.8 |
| Kentucky | 2,545.0 | 1,969.6 | -575.3 |
| Michigan | 4,2016 | 4,201.6 | -477.4 |
Trade Automotive Vehicles, Parts, and Engines
(Billions of dollars, seasonally adjusted)
Advance statistics are from the new Advance Report released on July 30, 2015.
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