The Importance of Export for the American Economy 1 out of every 3 U.S. farm acres is producing for export 1 of every 6 U.S. manufacturing jobs produces for xport S1 of every $7 of U.S. sales goes abroad 1 of every 3 cars, 9 out of 10 TVs, 2 out of 3 suits and every VCr sold in the U.S. is imported a Travel and tourism is the #1 source of U.S. foreign exchange.The Importance of Export for the American Economy - 1 out of every 3 U.S. farm acres is producing for export ◼ 1 of every 6 U.S. manufacturing jobs produces for export ◼ $1 of every $7 of U.S. sales goes abroad ◼ 1 of every 3 cars, 9 out of 10 TVs, 2 out of 3 suits, and every VCR sold in the U.S. is imported. ◼ Travel and tourism is the #1 source of U.S. foreign exchange