New York State has some room to raise taxes without damaging its competitive position.
After the recent disturbances at home, this could damage the conservatives' position.
Britain, France and Germany are traditionally reluctant to take any action that might damage their position as international financial centers.
In the past, the Governor has frequently said he opposed raising taxes like the corporate tax that could damage the state's competitive position.
However, changing conditions in the iron market in the mid-1850s badly damaged David's financial position.
And that I oppose, because it could badly damage our competitive position.
Other auto officials have warned that a rally above 110 yen will damage their competitive position in export markets.
Against this idea it has been argued that he would neither have risked to damage Elizabeth's reputation nor his own position.
Cuomo administration officials, however, deny that the Speaker's attacks have damaged their position.
But I don't think you can damage your position by going.