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Fayette County exports down 46.5% since 2013

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Fayette County exports decreased 46.5 percent in the five-year period from 2013 to 2017, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA).

The ITA promotes trade and investments in the United States through data aggregation and studies on global markets and specific U.S. regions. The agency utilizes its research to negotiate on behalf of U.S. industries and is also responsible for enforcing compliance with trade agreements.

The following table shows the total dollar value of Fayette County exports from 2013 to 2017:

County20132014201520162017Percent Change
Fayette County$90,075,018$88,015,251$63,288,989$53,950,578$48,166,871-46.5%