U.S. AUTO INDUSTRY TRENDS

U.S. auto sales during first month of Cash for Clunkers program* (June-July, 2009):  +16.02%

U.S. auto imports since Cash for Clunkers bill introduced** :  +27.62%

U.S. auto parts imports since Cash for Clunkers bill introduced:  +4.06%

U.S. auto trade deficit since Cash for Clunkers bill introduced:  +56.10%

U.S. auto parts trade deficit since Cash for Clunkers bill introduced:  +16.23%

Overall U.S. automotive trade deficit since Cash for Clunkers bill introduced: +43.36%

Overall U.S. trade deficit since Cash for Clunkers bill introduced:  +9.71%

U.S. manufacturing trade deficit since Cash for Clunkers bill introduced: +26.36%  

*change from June-July, 2009
**March 17, 2009

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