10638. THE U.S. COMPETITIVE POSITION IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE. A detailed analysis of the U.S. economy suggests that though traditional centers of business activity lag behind foreign competition, the U.S. is still competitive in the high growth areas of the world market (primarily the service and high-tech sectors). Education and free trade are discussed as methods of increasing U.S. competitiveness. 6 pages, 21 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources. (+1 chart)