NEW YORK. – The U.S economy’s current financial difficulties may become an important space for increased trade between Dominican industrialists and retailers here, president Leonel Fernandez said Thursday.

He said it’s a higher probability to do business with the city’s Dominican colony, especially those linked to supermarkets and warehouses.

In that regard Fernandez said many supermarket owners in this city could boost sales with Dominican agricultural products to supply New York’s market, particularly among the Hispanic population.

He said the financial crisis provides possibilities for Dominican industrialists and retailers to market their products at more reasonable prices for American consumers.