Quick Facts
$38.8 billion
The March 2013 international trade deficit decreased 11.0 percent from February 2013
GDP up 2.5%
US economy shows sluggish but steady growth in the face of deepening federal spending cuts.
1.04 million
U.S. March housing starts rise to highest since 2008 as multi-family projects climbed.
Down $1.5 billion in February
Exports climbed near an all-time high and imported crude oil fell to the lowest level in 17 years
CBP announces opening of six new CEEs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection opened 6 new Centers of Excellence and Expertise for trade.
29 states set new records for export sales in 2012
All 50 states contributed to the record-setting $2.2 trillion value of exports in 2012.
New-home sales rise to highest level since 2008
New-home sales jumped in January, a sign that the housing recovery is accelerating.
White House moves to make federally funded research open to the public
New policies will accelerate scientific breakthroughs, innovation, economic growth and job creation.
Sign of a Comeback: Automotive Industry
Automotive sales in the US expected to top 15M vehicles this year after sinking below 11M in 2009.
National Broadband Map Update
98 percent of Americans now have access to wired or wireless broadband.