1.   The European Union, a formidable U.S. trading partner, has read political motives into the tariff decision.

2.   The steel tariff decision has been an especially delicate one for the administration.

3.   Australian trade officials are reviewing the South African tariff decision in case it breaches World Trade Organization regulations.

4.   Meanwhile, the European Union cautioned that relations with the United States would suffer under such a tariff decision and hinted at possible trade retaliation against American products.

5.   The European Union protest cautioned that relations with the United States would suffer under such a tariff decision and hinted at possible trade retaliation against American products.

6.   While the Bush Administration is unlikely to budge from its tariff decision, it remains hopeful it can find a solution with the Europeans.

7.   Marzano declined to comment on the tariff decision announced Tuesday by President George W. Bush.