Role of Metric in U.S. Exports. Exports and Imports Affected by Metric Conversion Measurement Sensitivity in U.S. Trade: 1955 - 1982

摘要

This report reviews the general pattern of trade in measurement-sensitive products since 1955. The report looks at what the U.S. exports and imports, who buys U.S. exports and who supplies U.S. imports, and the extent of U.S. investment overseas and foreign investment in the U.S. For each of these areas, the paper describes and analyzes measurement-sensitive trade--products or services that are likely to be affected by a change to metric measurement or to metric engineering standards. Using several classifications of measurement-sensitive trade, the report draws upon U.S. trade statistics to develop the descriptions of the trends and current status of U.S. measurement-sensitive trade.