alt.energy.renewable

On Mar 19, 4:05 am, "GeekBoy" wrote:
>
> > Do You really think a more catastrophe president
> > is possible?
>
> Whith results like these, let's hope so!
>
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> Wall Street Journal, March 11, 2008, page C1,
>
> article:"Export Side of Economy Manages to Hold Good News" in column
> by Mark Gongloff "Ahead of the Tape"
>
> "Exports of U.S. goods have been rising as a faster clip than imports,
> providing a boost to U.S. manufacturers. Goods exports were up 28% in
> 2007 from 2005 levels, compared with a 17% increase in goods imports.
> The weak dollar makes goods cheaper to sell overseas."
>

ah yes; the trade deficit dropped 9 whole percent, after setting new
records every year for 5 years; last year we only sent 738.6 billion
dollars abroad, rather than the previous 811.5. Of course, the worth
of the goods we received in exchange dropped by greater than 9
percent, due obviously to the weakening dollar.

Uhoh:

Trade Deficit Increases in January 2008
The Nation's international deficit in goods and services increased to
$58.2 billion in January from $57.9 billion (revised) in December, as
imports increased more than exports. (11 March 2008)
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/Press-Release/current_press_release/press.html