Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Exports Up

It’s kind of good news. 

Exports by Wisconsin companies rose by 11.8% to a record $19.2 billion last year, thanks to strong increases in sales to China and sales of agricultural products, the office of Gov. Jim Doyle announced today.

The increase was slightly slower than the increase in exports nationwide, which was 12.2% in 2007, the U.S. Commerce Department announced last week.

It should be noted that the increase in exports is in large part due to the weaker dollar.  Foreign folks can get American good for cheaper due to the exchange rate.

(2) Comments
Posted by Owen at 2231 hrs
Foreign Affairs + Off-Duty

  1. I don’t understand how people don’t get that!

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on February 21, 2008 at 0916 hrs


  2. At least it still good news. There’s a bigger demand for American goods since more countries can afford them.

    Posted by gina on February 22, 2008 at 2021 hrs


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