1.   But the official said the administration aimed to set the tariff level high enough to offer relief for the industry.

2.   They said the practical effect of such a compromise would be to set tariff levels so low that they would be ineffectual.

3.   But the new tariff levels will not take effect until China joins the World Trade Organisation, and will be phased in over six years.

4.   But under pressure from developing countries led by Malaysia, the final statement from APEC ministers set no deadlines or tariff levels.

5.   But under pressure from developing countries, the final statement from ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum set no deadlines or tariff levels.

6.   But the new tariff levels will not take effect until China joins the World Trade Organization, and will be phased in over six years.

7.   Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Abdul Kahfi told reporters Monday that the city council agreed with the tariff levels.

8.   However, their efforts had been hampered by disagreements about tariff levels.

9.   However, a zero tariff level for Australian barley exports to China had now been agreed to, he said.

10.   Most-favored-nation status is given to all normal trading partners and allows the lowest tariff levels to be applied to imports from countries that qualify.