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International Influence of the
USA
• The USA has huge
influence
internationally
• The following slides
examine the ways that
the US has global
influence
Economic Influence of USA
• One way that the US has an influence
over other countries is through trade.
The USA imports goods from other
countries and also exports many
products. For example, some of the US’s
biggest trading partners are Canada and
China and it exports goods including
machinery, oil and vehicles.
US exports to the UK
America’s exports to the UK in 2014 amounted to $53.9 billion or
3.3% of its overall exports.
1.
Aircraft, spacecraft: $9.1 billion
2.
Machines, engines, pumps: $6.3 billion
3.
Gems, precious metals, coins: $5.7 billion
4.
Electronic equipment: $3.8 billion
5.
Collector items, art, antiques: $3 billion
Military Influence
• The US also has a huge influence over
other countries because of its military
strength. The US has the most powerful
military in the world and spends more
money on its defence than the UK,
Russia and China combined. It also has
military bases in many countries around
the world including the UK and Germany
which adds to its influence.
Economic Migration
• The US also influences other countries
because people want to come to the
USA. This could be because of better
economic opportunities such as jobs. For
example, millions of Mexicans have
entered the US over the last several
decades in search of jobs and better
lives.
Cultural Influence
• The US also has a huge cultural
influence internationally. In the UK and
other Western countries, the cultural
influence of the US is visible in many
aspects of life including music, food and
film. For example, fast food restaurants
like McDonalds exist all over the planet
and US musicians tour the world.
International Organisations
• The US is an influential member of many
international organisations. For example,
the US is a member of the United
Nations Security Council. This gives the
US huge influence as they have a key
part to play in decisions affecting other
countries, including whether to impose
economic sanctions or take military
action against a country.
2015 Exam Question
• Describe, in detail, two ways the World
Power you have studied has had an
impact on other countries.
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