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Transportation Indicators

Transportation Indicators

NOTE: The final issue of this report was December 2002. These reports are provided as a historical reference. A minimal number of indicators are being updated in the White House Economic Statistics Briefing Room.

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WORLD CRUDE OIL PRICES

WORLD CRUDE OIL PRICES

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World Crude Oil Prices (weekly data, not seasonally adjusted)

The world price of crude oil is the most important factor influencing domestic motor fuel prices, since oil imports make up more than half of the U.S. oil supply. Motor...

VALUE OF U.S. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

VALUE OF U.S. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

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U.S. International Trade in Goods (monthly data, seasonally adjusted)

International trade represents a growing share of the U.S. economy over the past three decades. Total trade value (exports plus imports) as a ratio to...

VALUE OF TRANSPORTATION-RELATED IMPORTS

VALUE OF TRANSPORTATION-RELATED IMPORTS

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Components of Transportation-Related Imports (quarterly data, seasonally adjusted)

The largest item in U.S. transportation related imports has been automobile vehicles, engines, and parts, which accounted for 60...

VALUE OF TRANSPORTATION-RELATED EXPORTS

VALUE OF TRANSPORTATION-RELATED EXPORTS

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Components of Transportation-Related Exports (quarterly data, seasonally adjusted)

Automobiles vehicles (including engines and parts), and travel are the leading commodities in U.S. transportation related exports...

VALUE PER METRIC TON OF U.S. WATERBORNE IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

VALUE PER METRIC TON OF U.S. WATERBORNE IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

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U.S. International Waterborne Commerce, Imports and Exports (monthly data, not seasonally adjusted)

Approximately 40 percent by value (75 percent in terms of tonnage) of cargo carried in U.S....

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Unemployment Rate (monthly data, seasonally adjusted)

The generally low unemployment rate in recent years suggests a tight labor market for industry in general, as well as for transportation firms. It also suggests increased demand for...

U.S. SURFACE TRADE WITH CANADA AND MEXICO

U.S. SURFACE TRADE WITH CANADA AND MEXICO

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Value of U.S. Canada Trade (monthly data, not seasonally adjusted)

Value of U.S. Mexico Trade (monthly data, not seasonally adjusted)

Surface freight is useful in monitoring the value and modal patterns...

U.S. BALANCE OF TRADE IN TRANSPORTATION GOODS AND SERVICES

U.S. BALANCE OF TRADE IN TRANSPORTATION GOODS AND SERVICES

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Balance of Trade in Transportation Goods and Services (quarterly data, seasonally adjusted)

U.S. international trade in transportation-related goods and services has run a deficit for many years,...