U.S. Trade Data

Limitations of U.S. Statistics on Trade With Mexico Gao ID: T-GGD-93-25 April 28, 1993

Merchandise trade data are used for everything from calculating the monthly U.S. trade balance to enforcing quotas and other import restrictions. This testimony focuses on the quality of U.S. trade data. GAO discusses limitations in trade data generally and specific limitations GAO found concerning U.S.-Mexico trade, especially in the maquiladora program.



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