Number: RS22612 Title: U.S.-World Merchandise Trade Data: 1948-2006 Authors: J. Michael Donnelly, Knowledge Services Group Abstract: Latest official annual trade statistics of the U.S. Department of Commerce, used in this report, show that U.S. exports remain strong and growing and that U.S. imports remain even stronger, resulting in the largest annual merchandise trade deficit in U.S. history. Pages: 6 Date: February 23, 2007