The domestic oil and gas boom is a game changer for energy-producing states and U.S. trade. States that lead in energy production have performed much better throughout the recovery than those that import the majority of their energy from other states. Over the period from 2011 to 2013, the U.S. trade imbalance fell $72 billion while the trade balance in energy increased $96 billion, resulting in an increase to GDP growth of roughly 0.3% annually.