Texas remains top exporting U.S. state in 2009
HOUSTON, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Texas remained the top exporting state in the United States for the eighth consecutive year in 2009, Governor Rick Perry said on Thursday.
Texas' exports totaled more than 163 billion U.S. dollars for 2009, with the top export recipients being Mexico, Canada, China, Netherlands and South Korea, whose manufactured goods exported to those countries respectively reached 56 billion, 13.7 billion, 8.9 billion, 6 billion and 5.3 billion dollars, according to a news release from the governor's office.
Cheap lace front wigs The state's exporting industries in 2009 were computers and electronics, chemicals, machinery, petroleum and coal, and transportation equipment.
"Texas leads the nation Clip in human hair extensions in so many positive categories, from Fortune 500 companies to job creation," Perry told audiences at the North Houston Economic Outlook Annual Symposium.
Perry credited the state's economic environment, including its low taxes, a favorable regulatory climate and a skilled and educated workforce, for holding that distinction.
"Our principled leadership has created an environment that allows us to compete for jobs, investment and business, and defend the economic climate that has made Texas the top exporting state in the nation for the eighth straight year," Perry said.
"We owe it to our citizens to continue our economic success by adhering to our proven fiscal disciplines."
Texas' economy continues to receive national attention. Earlier survey showed San Antonio and six other metropolitan areas in Texas are expected to be among the first to emerge from the current economic recession across the country.
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One reason behind the success is that the state has created more private sector jobs than any other states in the nation over the last 10 years, and has the lowest unemployment rate among the 10 largest states, according to the Texas Workforce Commission, the state agency overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.
Recently, Texas was ranked as the 2009 Best Business Climate by Business Facilities magazine.
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