1. It is trading ahead of this time last year, when sales were hit by the Gulf war, but exports are slowing. 2. Corn and soybeans fell amid concern that exports are slowing at a time of abundant supplies. 3. Cotton exports have slowed in the last four weeks, USDA export sales figures show, as Asian currencies weaken, making U.S. imports more expensive. 4. Feed grain exports could slow. 5. Exports could slow, though, if China floods the market with supplies. 6. However, on a monthly trend, electronics exports may slow in June from May, she said. 7. If export growth is in the single digits in December, that would suggest exports are truly slowing, he said. 8. In fact, exports have slowed this year, and industrial output fell in April. 9. In Georgia, exports already are slowing because of problems in Asia. 10. The deficit with Japan also widened, while exports to Asia slowed. |