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U.S. Imports
$30.6M
U.S. Exports: $0
-$30.6M (net importer)
The District of Columbia has a unique and limited goods trade profile given its role as the seat of the federal government, with most economic activity centered on services, policy, and administration rather than manufacturing or agriculture. Goods exports from DC are relatively modest and include printed materials, artwork, and specialized equipment. Trade professionals working in DC are more commonly engaged in trade policy, regulatory affairs, and international trade law than in physical goods movement.
DC's goods exports are minimal and include items such as printed materials, artwork, scientific instruments, and miscellaneous manufactured goods. The district's economy is predominantly service-based.
DC is the center of US trade policy, housing agencies such as the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Department of Commerce, and US Customs and Border Protection headquarters, making it critical for regulatory and policy engagement.
DC does record import activity, primarily consisting of goods for government use, diplomatic missions, and local consumption, but volumes are small compared to states with active manufacturing or port infrastructure.
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