Figure A
U.S. Imports from low-wage countries, 1989-2011
| Year | Share of U.S. GDP | Billions of dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2.95% | 166.6 |
| 1990 | 3.05% | 182.5 |
| 1991 | 2.94% | 181.7 |
| 1992 | 3.13% | 205.0 |
| 1993 | 3.28% | 225.8 |
| 1994 | 3.58% | 261.4 |
| 1995 | 3.93% | 301.3 |
| 1996 | 4.14% | 335.1 |
| 1997 | 4.40% | 379.0 |
| 1998 | 4.34% | 394.7 |
| 1999 | 4.59% | 443.8 |
| 2000 | 5.35% | 550.7 |
| 2001 | 4.84% | 514.2 |
| 2002 | 4.92% | 540.3 |
| 2003 | 5.25% | 604.0 |
| 2004 | 5.94% | 728.6 |
| 2005 | 6.60% | 864.1 |
| 2006 | 7.19% | 996.6 |
| 2007 | 7.34% | 1062.2 |
| 2008 | 7.98% | 1173.9 |
| 2009 | 6.15% | 886.5 |
| 2010 | 7.44% | 1113.4 |
| 2011 | 8.36% | 1297.3 |
Source: EPI analysis of data from the U.S. International Trade Commission Trade DataWeb, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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