But making the surplus available at markets also had a wider effect.

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It has been weakened by increasing shipping and transportation costs, quality control issues and a surplus of available, skilled American workers.

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All said they had no idea these items were available, and most had no idea the surplus agency existed.

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Thai exports have picked up well in recent months -- the country now has a trade surplus -- and trade financing is again available.

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