11.   While aggressive moves to slash tariffs have the company well positioned to face full competition for the first time next year, they will also crimp earnings.

12.   At the WTO, APEC members hope to attract other countries outside the region to the effort to slash tariffs in products ranging from chemicals to medical equipment.

13.   China slashes tariffs in bid to join trade group.

14.   It is unlikely to slash tariffs on larger-sized sedans, analysts said.

15.   Tariffs have been slashed and inefficient monopolies pared back.

16.   The budget also slashed tariffs in an attempt to curb smuggling which is robbing the exchequer of billions of rupees.

17.   The ministers polished the final draft of an agreement requiring each member to slash tariffs and allow a freer flow of goods within a so-called free trade area.

18.   The move puts into effect a decision by Caricom heads of government three years ago to slash tariffs on outside imports.

19.   In protest, air taxi operators last year slashed tariffs to lure away Indian Airlines customers, but earlier this year they ended the price war.

20.   News reports also said Enron would offer to reduce project costs, slash tariffs, invite an Indian partner in the joint venture and offer several other conciliatory concessions.