51.   Clinton earlier this week ordered an unfair trade complaint filed against Japan with the World Trade Organization and prepared a list of punitive tariffs against Japanese automobiles and parts.

52.   China immediately announced its counter-retaliation list that includes punitive tariffs as well as suspension of ongoing talks with U.S. automakers on major joint venture projects in China.

53.   Earlier this month, the U.S. International Trade Commission approved punitive tariffs to combat low-priced Japanese steel shipments.

54.   European officials said the United States is violating WTO rules by unilaterally seeking to impose the punitive tariffs before the WTO has ruled on them.

55.   European Union leaders on Saturday accused the United States of acting against the spirit of free world trade by imposing punitive tariffs on imported steel.

56.   If a year of negotiations fails to solve the dispute, the U.S. government can impose punitive tariffs on Europe.

57.   If one year of negotiations fail to resolve the dispute, the U.S. government can impose punitive tariffs on Europe.

58.   If Japan refuses to make concessions, Washington has threatened the punitive tariffs on certain cars built by Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda.

59.   If the ITC finds serious injury, it could make recommendations to the administration on what types of punitive tariffs or quotas should be imposed to restrict imports.

60.   If the ITC finds serious injury, it would make recommendations to Bush on what types of punitive tariffs or quotas should be imposed to restrict imports.