Malaysia, for example, limits imports of G.M. cars to 80 a month.

For others Washington raises prices directly by limiting both production and imports.

In 1971 price controls on domestic production were imposed and the legislation limiting imports was repealed.

Many of its recommendations, particularly the use of tariffs to limit imports rather than quotas, had been accepted.

They're too busy crowing and looking for other ways to limit Chinese imports.

Of the adults surveyed, 56 percent replied that it was more important to "limit imports," while 38 percent chose to "allow free trade."

The request is unusual because petitions to limit imports normally come after they have damaged a domestic industry.

These nations have little choice but to limit imports and/or ration their existing supplies.

To prevent low-cost foreign producers from snatching away sales, Washington also limits imports.

The United States cannot regulate foreign fishing practices in international waters, but it can limit imports.