1.   The Japanese have retorted that American cars are not generally suited to their market, particularly since few American exports have small engines and right-hand drive.

2.   Other exports have access through minimum duties set by the Generalized Preferential System.

3.   Production has been falling steadily, as have exports.

4.   All exports have to pass quality inspections by both sides before shipment.

5.   ALL Malaysian exports have to go through Malaysian ports before leaving the country, Perak Freight Services Sdn Bhd managing director Stewart Forbes said.

6.   As a result, U.S. exports will have to pass more rigorous inspections.

7.   But he said shrimp exports had the smallest growth, compared to other fish exports, such as tuna and skipjack.

8.   Chen said exports to North America had more advantages and a higher priority for space because Singapore was the first loading port in the region.

9.   Exports have double-digit growth rates in the past three months.

10.   Exports have to be protected from a liquidity crunch.