1.   Exporters will face extra charges for transporting animals inspected by independently nominated veterinarians, said Junior agriculture minister Elliot Morley.

2.   All the same, Massad was sympathetic to the problems faced by exporters, Valdes said.

3.   Economists agree German exporters face ever higher hurdles.

4.   Investors are concerned exporters will face lower prices and shrinking market share as lower-valued Asian currencies spur companies in that region to export more.

5.   Japanese exporters will also face tougher competition from Southeast producers in third markets.

6.   Still, U.S. exporters face increasing competition from growers from elsewhere.

7.   U.S. exporters also face rising competition from growers in other countries.

8.   U.S. exporters also face rising competition from South American crops.

9.   U.S. exporters face other challenges as well.

10.   With similar declines against other currencies, European exporters face the prospect of receiving less in their home currencies when they bring dollar earnings home.