Another factor behind nausea due to stress is the endocrine system's response; there is an increased release of stress hormones. As a result energy is rapidly produced from the quickened metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates and amino acids and minerals are excreted or released.
Imports were comprised primarily of foodstuffs, motor vehicles, oil, animal feed, petroleum products, clothing, machinery and appliances. The USA remains the major trading partner of The Bahamas, receiving almost $800 million in export receipts. Foodstuffs account for about $250 million of the imports from The United States. There are no quotas in The Bahamas on imports, and the only protective duties applied are in respect of agricultural products in season.
In November last year China surpassed the US as the worldâs leading trade partner, with 124 countries considering China their largest trading partner and only 76 having that relationship with the US. This was a major shift since 2006, when the US was the larger trading partner for 127 countries, while China dominated among 70. Some historical allies of the US now consider China their top trading partner, including Australia and South Korea. Trade with China was on average 12.4% of GDP for its foreign partners in 2012, compared to only 3% in 2002 â a rate that is higher than trade with the US has been in the past 30 years.