31.   That means cheaper imports of items such as cement, paper and lumber and higher competition for Australian producers.

32.   The central bank targets the currency as part of its inflation fight because a rising dollar means cheaper imports, which help offset rising domestic prices.

33.   The deflation reflects weak demand, cheaper imports and increased deregulation.

34.   The flood of much cheaper imports, however, will be detrimental to the earnings of U.S. corporations in the home market.

35.   The main fear is that earnings will suffer as exports to Asia decline and cheaper imports from Asia force American companies to lower prices, cutting profit margins.

36.   The near absence of inflation has been helped by lower commodity prices and cheaper import prices.

37.   The refiners geared up for a deluge of cheaper imports by lowering gasoline prices.

38.   The underwear business was battling cheaper imports.

39.   Then came cheaper imports and hungry American competitors.

40.   There are also currency problems emanating from a strong dollar and a widening trade deficit because of cheaper imports from Asia.