What Are the Top U.S. Imports?
Computer and electronic products took the top spot in 2017 with $401 billion worth of goods imported. This category includes computer equipment, audio and visual equipment, and semiconductors and other components used to manufacture electronics. These types of goods are the top commodity imported by California, which is no surprise given the tech industry in Silicon Valley. Apple
iPhones, for instance, are manufactured in China, as are some Samsung phones and the Amazon Echo.
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Transportation equipment was the second largest commodity imported in the United States in 2017, clocking in at $385 billion. This category of goods includes car brands like Toyota.
Next on the list were chemicals, including fertilizers and pharmaceuticals, industrial and commercial machinery, and oil and gas.
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