Now, many politicians seem far less open to cheap imports.

Cheap imports are flooding in and we have economic problems.

The second stage is a flood of cheap imports into this country, which has not yet happened.

It can also be seen as a gift to Americans that provides them with cheap imports.

To be sure, those cheaper imports also offer advantages for American consumers and companies.

Local manufacturing suffered from cheap imports, with many jobs lost.

Cheaper imports have helped keep prices low and inflation in check, so far.

And cheaper imports are not likely to impress many consumers here.

It can also force manufacturers to cut prices at home because of competition from cheap imports.

It eventually came to an end around 1900 in the face of cheap imports from the European continent.