1.   Agents, former trade diplomats and academics took turns trying to anticipate the bargaining strategems that others nations are expected to bring to Seattle.

2.   Just how complex was not readily apparent until the two trade diplomats produced an interim report, reflecting support for Suphachai.

3.   This has created resentment among a number of trade diplomats in Geneva, who are convinced that American trade officials are maneuvering clandestinely to ensure that Moore wins.

4.   Trade diplomats said the talks proved more difficult than anticipated because U.S. trade negotiators were hamstrung by the imminent change in administrations.

5.   A final agreement is expected by the end of the week, trade diplomats said.

6.   A sea change in Asian attitudes towards free trade has boosted prospects for significant progress at a global trade meeting, Western trade diplomats said Thursday.

7.   After delivering the letter, Yokota told reporters he was received cordially by the U.S. trade diplomats.

8.   He had a low-key farewell drinks party Monday night for trade diplomats and WTO staff.

9.   If bananas seem a little unlikely as a subject for a major international trade dispute, seasoned trade diplomats have been through much worse.

10.   India and its main trading partners are moving toward agreement on ending limits to a wide range of imports, trade diplomats said Thursday.