Title: Foreign trade of the United States - Wikipedia
Headings: Foreign trade of the United States
Foreign trade of the United States
Contents
Introduction
History
Trade policy
Customs territory
Investment in the United States
Trade agreements
Internal institutions
Imports and exports
See also
References
External links

Content: The growing importance of international trade led to the establishment of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in 1963 by Executive Order 11075, originally called The Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations. Trade policy
China gains entry to the WTO as Most favoured nation in early 2000s. United States trade policy has varied widely through various American historical and industrial periods. As a major developed nation, the U.S. has relied heavily on the import of raw materials and the export of finished goods. Because of the significance for American economy and industry, much weight has been placed on trade policy by elected officials and business leaders. International trade also influence the U.S. presidential election since voters’ exposure to trade influences who wins the US presidency, according to US Census data covering nearly all economic activity in the United States. Moreover, employees in high-wage tradable goods and services sectors are more likely to support incumbent presidents and their parties, whereas those in low-wage manufacturing jobs will be more likely to support the opposition. The 1920s marked a decade of economic growth in the United States following a Classical supply side policy. U.S. President Warren Harding signed the Emergency Tariff of 1921 and the Fordney–McCumber Tariff of 1922. Harding's policies reduced taxes and protected U.S. business and agriculture.