21.   Stocks also recovered as concerns faded that measures by Brazil to reduce imports would hit earnings of some companies.

22.   That is because the easing of the memory chip shortage and decline in memory chip prices reduced Japanese imports of those chips, mainly from South Korea.

23.   The gains were limited by expectations that economic instability in Asia could prompt countries in the region to reduce agricultural imports.

24.   The International Monetary Fund is lending additional reserves to these governments in return for their pledges to reduce imports and tighten financial regulation.

25.   The law, which expires in August, gives the president the authority to bar or reduce imports of goods from foreign firms that invest in Iran or Libya.

26.   The supply crunch began earlier this year when disappointing harvests in Latin America reduced coffee imports, forcing roasters to use up their inventories.

27.   Trade friction weighs on the dollar because of concern the U.S. government could seek to weaken the currency to reduce Japanese imports.

28.   Trade frictions weigh on the dollar because of concern the U.S. government could seek to weaken the currency to reduce Japanese imports.

29.   Pratin said the centre will help reduce imports of copier parts, and the company hopes it will export recycled parts in future.

30.   Although most of the measures are difficult to implement, the ministry said they will benefit exports and reduce imports.