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A study from the Brookings Institute found competition between areas within the United States increases exports, which in turn generates stronger sales and more jobs for American workers.
The Louisville/Jefferson County metro area consists of 10 counties.
The Cleveland-Elyria metro area comprises five counties exporting $8.8 billion in 2019.
The metro area with the most exports was Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land with $129.7 billion exported.
The following table shows the value of total exports for other metros with export totals similar to Louisville/Jefferson County.
| Metro Area | Total exported (in billions) | Difference from Some-Other-Metro (in billions) |
|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | $10.63 | $1.53 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $9.74 | $0.63 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $9.67 | $0.57 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $9.11 | -- |
| Cleveland-Elyria, OH | $8.83 | -$0.28 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | $7.99 | -$1.11 |
| Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN | $7.87 | -$1.24 |
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