1.   And just yesterday a Commerce Department report on U.S. international trade in June showed exports rose to a record while imports declined.

2.   And just yesterday, a Commerce Department report on U.S. international trade in June showed exports rose to a record while imports declined.

3.   Auto imports declined, however.

4.   Auto imports declined.

5.   Consumer imports also declined, though imports of advanced technology and capital goods both set monthly records.

6.   Crude inventories tumbled at a time when U.S. refiners operated at close to record levels, just as crude oil imports declined.

7.   Imports also have declined because of a slowing in domestic demand.

8.   Imports declined in May for the first time in eight months.

9.   Imports typically decline when growth slows.

10.   Imports declined half a percent.