# Merchandise trade (% of GDP) — United States (2000–2022)
- **"Merchandise trade (% of GDP)"** is an economic indicator that measures the total value of a country's merchandise trade, which includes both exports and imports of goods, as a percentage of its **Gross Domestic Product (GDP)**.
- This indicator provides insight into the extent of a country's engagement in **international trade** relative to the size of its economy.
- The chart displays the **"Merchandise trade (% of GDP)"** for the **United States** over a **23-year period from 2000 to 2022**.
- The United States, being a large economy with substantial trade activity, typically has a lower merchandise trade-to-GDP ratio compared to smaller, more **trade-dependent economies**.