Many western markets would welcome news of an alternative supply.

许多西方市场也会对有其他供应商的新闻表示欢迎。

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However, in recent years the alliance has opened up alternative supply routes through Central Asia, reducing its reliance on the route through Pakistan.

不过，最近几年盟军已经拥有了经过中亚的其它补给路线，降低对经巴基斯坦线路的依赖。

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U.S. officials negotiated use of the routes, known as the Northern Distribution Network, as an alternative inbound supply line for Afghanistan amid worsening relations with Pakistan and attacks on coalition supply convoys.

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An alternative to relying on supply-side reforms to offset austerity is for countries that have a bit more room for fiscal manoeuvre to adopt a more expansive policy approach via fiscal stimulus.

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