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$ 606 billion $ 2.1 trillion

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Middle Class

Rising income levels and a growing middle class with more disposable income will create increased demand for products to support both individual and corporate customers

Growth

Over the last 20 years , the amount of money flowing across borders grew at more than three times the rate of global GDP

Digital

The digital revolution and globalization has shaped the world profoundly and more rapidly than any other technological

15.4 %

$ 606 billion $ 2.1 trillion

Between 2009 and 2011 , U . S . companies increased their exports at an annualized rate of 15.4 percent a year .
The United States boasts a large trade surplus in services . In 2011 , U . S . exports of services reached a record $ 606 billion
In 2011 , U . S . exports reached a record $ 2.1 trillion and supported 9.7 million American jobs