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Wichita, Kansas is the most export-oriented city in the US, with 28% of its gross metropolitan product sold abroad, mainly small planes and soybeans. The US exported over $1 trillion in 2009, with Canada, Mexico, and China as top markets, while imports were mostly from Canada and China, contributing to a $300 billion trade deficit with China. In 2007, 75% of world exports were purchased from America.
As of 2010, the most export-oriented city in the United States is Wichita, Kansas. 28% of the city’s gross metropolitan product is sold abroad. Two of its major exports are small planes and soybeans. Wichita is followed closely by Portland, Oregon, and San Jose, California.
More facts about exports and imports:
In 2009, the United States exported more than 1 trillion US dollars (USD) worth of goods. The largest export markets for the United States are Canada, Mexico and China.
The United States also imported nearly $1 trillion of goods in 2009, mostly from Canada and China. Trade with China has contributed nearly $300 billion to the US trade deficit. This is about 30% of the US trade deficit.
In 2007, nearly 75% of world exports were purchased from America.
