Question

The United States is___. A. the leading exporter, but not the leading importer in the world B. the leading importer and exporter in the world. C. The leading importer, but not the leading exporter in the world D. Not the leading importer or exporter in the world

Answer 1

C. The leading importer, but not the leading exporter in the world

US is only the third largest exporter but it is the largest exporter

Answer 2

Answer:

C. The leading importer, but not the leading exporter in the world

Explanation:

The Leading Importer

The United States is the world's number one importer of goods. Based on data from the CIA factbook. The United states import figures was $2,352 billion[2017 estimate]. Its top imports include but not limited to industrial supplies, automotive vehicles, computers, food, beverages, capital goods, accessories and consumer goods.

Ironically, a sizeable chunk of this imports came from China which ranks as the second largest importer in the world.

Not the Leading Exporter

In term of export, the United States came second next to China with exports figures of $1,576 billion according to 2017 estimate. China came first. It is noteworthy that the United States was the world's top exporter prior to 2013.