The USA as the example of global

interconnectedness
Political and military
indicators
« to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world
for the benefit of the American people and the international community
»

Foreign Policy Agenda of the Department of State

« export controls, including nonproliferation of nuclear technology

and nuclear hardware; measures to foster commercial interaction
with foreign nations and to safeguard American business abroad;
international commodity agreements; international education; and
protection of American citizens abroad and expatriation »
the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs
The United States is also member of:

- United Nations;
- World Bank Group;
- International Monetary Fund;
- Organization of American States;
- Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OECD);
- NAFTA;
- World Trade Organization;
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC);
- Group of Eight (G8);
- World Customs Organization;
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
 Economic indicators
- world's largest national economy in nominal terms
- second largest according to purchasing power parity
(PPP)
- 22% of nominal global GDP and 17% of gross - world
product (GWP)
- most used in international transactions currency
 - second largest trading nation
- US foreign trade turnover in 2014 - US$4,03 trillion
- second in exporting
- largest importer (US$332.9 billion in 2015)

Export: Import:

1. Machines, engines, pumps: US$205.8 billion (13.7% of total
exports)
2. Electronic equipment: $169.8 billion (11.3%)
3. Aircraft, spacecraft: $131.1 billion (8.7%)
4. Vehicles: $127.1 billion (8.4%)
5. Oil: $106.1 billion (7.1%)
6. Medical, technical equipment: $83.4 billion (5.5%)
7. Plastics: $60.3 billion (4%)
8. Gems, precious metals, coins: $58.7 billion (3.9%)
9. Pharmaceuticals: $47.3 billion (3.1%)
10. Organic chemicals: $38.8 billion (2.6%)
1. Electronic equipment: US$332.9 billion (14.4% of total US
imports)
2. Machines, engines, pumps: $329.3 billion (14.3%)
3. Vehicles: $283.8 billion (12.3%)
4. Oil: $201.2 billion (8.7%)
5. Pharmaceuticals: $86.1 billion (3.7%)
6. Medical, technical equipment: $78.3 billion (3.4%)
7. Furniture, lighting, signs: $61.2 billion (2.6%)
8. Gems, precious metals: $60.2 billion (2.6%)
9. Organic chemicals: $52.1 billion (2.3%)
10. Plastics: $50.2 billion (2.2%)
 activity of international corporations

a leading position in terms of number of

mutinationals: USA comprises 184
multinationals based on its territory

- Apple Inc.,
- Exxon Mobil,
- Berkshire Hathaway,
-Wal-Mart,
- General Electric,
- Microsoft,
- IBM,
- Chevron Corporation
involvement in global and regional trade blocs

The U.S. is a member of several international trade

organizations. These organizations include:

- World Trade Organization;

- Organization of American States;
- Security and Prosperity Partnership of North
America
Culture indications
• involvement in
telecommunications
• education and student
mobility
Def: Telecommunications

- also known as telecom, is the

exchange of information over
significant distances by electronic
means and refers to all types of
voice, data and video transmission
1. AT&T: its data and voice networks cover about 99% of all the Americans
providing seamless connectivity all across the US. It also provides voice services in
about 225 countries, roaming services in 210 countries and 3G services in more
than 170 nations. Total Revenue: $132447 million

2. Verizon. The company has an employee base of about 176,320 with

operations in 150 countries across the world. Total Revenue: $127079 million

3. Comcast. It is one of America’s largest providers of video, phone and high-

speed internet services to residential customers. Total Revenue: $68775 million
 Student mobility

International students contributed almost $27 billion dollars to

the U.S. economy in 2014. The growth has been driven largely
by students from upper-middle-income economies and
countries with large national scholarship programs, which
marks a significant shift from before the 2008 financial crisis.
Thank for your attention!
 1. « Alhabetical List of Bureaus
and Offices ». U.S.
Department of
State.Retrieved Avril 20,
2016;
2. The House Foreign Affairs
Committee // About // URL:
https://foreignaffairs.house.g
ov/about/
3. Western Hemisphere // the
United States Trade
Representative // URL:
https://ustr.gov/countries-
regions/americas
4. United States Exports  //
Trading Economics.com

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