Importance of Trade to the U.S. Agricultural Economy

10/11/2006


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Importance of Trade to the U.S. Agricultural Economy

Presentation Overview

Importance of Agriculture Trade

Farm Income and Farm Exports

Growth in Agriculture Productivity and Domestic Use

Foreign Population Gains

Current Agricultural Trade

Historical U.S. Agricultural Trade

U.S. Agricultural Exports Are Growing

Many Products Depend on Overseas Markets

U.S. Agricultural Imports Are Growing, Too

U.S. Agricultural Export Markets

Top Export Markets: Asia & NAFTA

Top Markets’ Export Performance

Income Effects

Increase in Middle Class Consumers

Importance of Agricultural Trade to Non-Farm Economy

U.S. Jobs Supported by Agricultural Exports

Total Economic Activity from Agriculture Exports

Conclusions

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