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U.S.-Chad Trade Facts
Chad is currently the United States' 70th largest goods trading partner with $3.4 billion in total (two way) goods trade during 2008.
Chad is eligible for trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). In 2008 U.S. imports from Chad under AGOA and the Generalized System of Preferences were valued at over $3.09 billion which entirely consisted of mineral fuels and oil.
Exports
U.S. goods exports to Chad totaled $63 million in 2008. Exports mainly included machinery, cereals, aircrafts, vehicles and parts, and edible vegetables and tubers.
Imports
U.S. goods imports from Chad totaled $3.3 billion in 2008. Imports mainly included mineral fuels and oil, resins, and organic chemicals.
Investment
The amount of U.S. foreign direct investment (FDI) in Chad was unknown in 2007 (latest data available).