While international exports are a well-known economic driver and matter of pride for Oregon (we charted that topic extensively in the April 28 edition), Oregon also imports from abroad a substantial volume of goods, largely to supply the same manufacturers and growers producing the cherished exports.
Last year, the state imported a total of $17.6 billion worth of international exports. Since Oregon’s exports amounted to a record $22 billion, the state tallied a trade surplus of $4.4 billion in…