Much, too, is used to meet the country's domestic needs, reducing its dependence on imports.

The purpose of establishing this workshop was to reduce the French court's dependence on expensive foreign imports.

This allowed the establishment of smaller industries and reduced the reliance on imports.

In a market economy, the theory goes, clever businessmen will undercut retailers who refuse to reduce prices on imports.

During 1990 farmers mobilized considerable support against government plans to reduce restrictions on agricultural imports.

The zones, all in the south, have been allowed to offer tax and other incentives and even reduce restraints on imports.

It was intended to build the domestic defense industry's abilities, and reduce reliance on foreign imports.

The aim was to increase output of home-grown food and reduce dependence on imports.

This energy is safe, environmentally clean and will reduce our dependence on imports.

By so doing, we save our resources and reduce our dependence on imports.