Thus, the Government adds, these deals must hurt consumers, even if there is little immediate evidence of harm.

But other business groups argue that an increase would hurt consumers and workers at the low end.

That has hurt consumers, who, rather than spending, have been sitting tight.

Some have expressed fear that the decision will hurt consumers.

Industry officials also acknowledge that restricting imports could hurt American consumers.

Either way, innovation is discouraged, hurting not only consumers but also producers.

The programs often call on countries to increase exports and reduce imports, which generally hurts consumers.

That could have been hurting consumers if there was some deception in the market.

The Department should set the standard at a level that won't hurt the economy, especially American workers and consumers.

Some claim we should keep our markets open regardless of what anyone else does because any other course would hurt American consumers.