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August 03, 2006

Data Source for August

This month's data source is USA Trade Online. This database features U.S. export and import information on more than 18,000 commodities world wide. USA Trade Online has 2- through 10- digit Harmonized System detail for commodities in the following data tables:

* Exports - current month & previous month
* Exports - cumulative year to date, current year & prior year
* Exports - annual two year, historical
* Imports - current month & previous month
* Imports - cumulative year to date, current year & prior year
* Imports - annual two year, historical

Internet version is free to users at U.S. Federal depository libraries; other users are required to pay a fee. Users must access this title from a PC within Bartle Library. The database password can be obtained from the Information Commons desk.

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