1.   Americans in particular are concerned that Iraqi imports are increasing and becoming more diversified at a time when there are no arms inspectors on the ground.

2.   But the data also showed that European imports were increasing.

3.   Computer imports increased dramatically.

4.   Energy prices fell amid expectations that crude oil imports will increase, boosting already swollen inventories.

5.   Imports have increased faster than exports for at least three years, a ministry spokesman said.

6.   Imports increased for the fifth consecutive month.

7.   In NEW YORK, energy prices fell amid expectations that crude oil imports will increase, boosting already swollen inventories.

8.   Overall, imports have increased faster than exports for at least three years, a ministry spokesman said.

9.   Price gains were limited by expectations that U.S. imports will soon increase, traders said.

10.   That makes Japanese products cheaper in the U.S., so imports should increase.