This study by The Trade Partnership describes and quantifies the benefits of imports to the U.S. economy. It calculates the number of jobs related to importing, describes their distribution across sectors and states, and explores the contribution of imports to lowering inflation, expanding consumer choice, and improving U.S. manufacturing competitiveness both domestically and internationally.

This report was prepared for the NRF Foundation and the Council of the Americas; copies may be obtained from the Council of the Americas, the NRF Foundation, or downloaded here.