1.   Another was the river access that made long-distance shipping of locally made goods possible.

2.   Additionally, some businesses are taking advantage of exchange rates to push export prices higher while still being price competitive against foreign made goods, analysts said.

3.   Additionally, some businesses are taking advantage of exchange rates to push export prices higher, while still being price competitive against foreign made goods, analysts said.

4.   By letting consumers pay for merchandise over time, borrowing made goods affordable that otherwise would have been too expensive.

5.   It makes their goods more expensive than locally made goods in foreign markets.

6.   That could mean an economic stimulus for California if demand grows for locally made goods such as agricultural products or computer software.

7.   This activity has boosted demand for locally made goods, such as semiconductors, circuits and other equipment and instruments used by the high-tech industry.

8.   Until recently, these companies have been competitive in world markets because the weak dollar has made their products less expensive than locally made goods.

9.   While exports fell in the first quarter, imports rose sharply, and whatever consumers spend on imports, they cannot spend on domestically made goods and services.

10.   This cooled down inflationary pressure, but buried locally made goods.