In this groundbreaking study, Trade Partnership Worldwide quantifies the positive contribution of imports to the U.S. economy. The report shows how imports improve U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, raise standards of living, and support more than 16 million net American jobs. Imports have a net positive job impacts in every state.

Published to coincide with “Imports Work for America Week” and “World Trade Month,” the report was sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association, the National Retail Federation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the American Apparel & Footwear Association.