81.   Chile plans to intensify its already active pursuit of treaties that eliminate or ease trade barriers with other countries.

82.   China has already begun lowering trade barriers as a condition of its admission to the World Trade Organization.

83.   China wants to join the WTO as a developing nation, which would allow it to phase out trade barriers more slowly.

84.   China wants the international prestige that comes from joining the trade organization, and also would get a measure of protection against trade barriers to its exports.

85.   Clinton administration officials say it is important to work both regionally and internationally to lower trade barriers.

86.   Clinton also said he would press Congress to reduce trade barriers to Caribbean and Central American countries.

87.   Clinton was a major force behind the effort to transform APEC from a diplomatic forum into a vehicle for dismantling trade barriers.

88.   Clinton will also prod Chinese officials to tear down trade barriers to US goods.

89.   Clinton is well aware that further liberalization favors the United States, which has already abolished most trade barriers, by obliging other countries to follow suit.

90.   China had wanted language stating that the benefits of lower trade barriers would apply to all members without discrimination.