France ndash; United States Trade Relations.ppt

April 2005 Embassy of France - Trade France – United States Trade Relations A strong trade relationship Bilateral trade : ??top ten?? partners Investments : the heart of our economic ties Big figures : $270 billion and more Two-way trade in goods : over $50 billion per year France, 2004 : 9th export market for US goods, and 9th provider Trade in services : $20 billion per year Investments (2003 stocks) : $143 billion of French direct investment #5 investor in the USA Only $48 billion of US direct investment Bilateral Trade US imports from France Contrary to common perception : $1,6 bil