The report analyzes the importance of exports to Asia for individual states. In addition, the report looks at specific industries within each state that have a stake in the health of Asian economies. The report is based on data from the Department of Commerce and the Department of Agriculture. For a number of states, including California, Oregon and Washington, more than 50 percent of exports go to Asian markets. Forty percent of all of U.S. agricultural exports go to Asia, more than to any other region.
More American exports mean higher paying American jobs.
Studies have shown that export-related jobs in the U.S. pay an average of 15 percent more than other jobs.