31.   It blamed increased imports on the extensive flood damage last summer.

32.   Ministry officials attributed the decline in the current account surplus to increased imports of such items as computers, semiconductors, aircraft, audio visual equipment and cars.

33.   Other fiscal measures announced this week include increased import tariffs, Jafarey said.

34.   That prosperity could be jeopardized by barriers to protect domestic industries threatened by increased imports, he said.

35.   The increased imports will take place over a three-month period beginning December.

36.   The report gave no reason for the rise, but trade officials attributed it to increased imports of vehicles, industrial machinery and construction materials.

37.   The report gave no reason for the increase, but trade officials attributed it to increased imports of vehicles and industrial machinery.

38.   The survey showed a declining growth rate, increased imports, sluggish exports and a minus growth rate in the manufacturing sector.

39.   Then there is increased import competition from Mexico, Chile and New Zealand.

40.   This raised prices and blocked increased imports expected after the rise of the Swiss franc.