1.   And they could use some good news down under on the trade deficit front.

2.   But progress on the auto trade front has remained elusive, as it had for both the Bush and Reagan administration trade czars before Kantor.

3.   Even as anger in Congress grows on the trade front, there is greater anxiety over security at Los Alamos and other national weapons labs.

4.   Few expect much action on the trade front this month.

5.   On the trade front, U.S. and the European Union paved the way for an agreement over product safety inspections.

6.   On the trade front, goaltending depth is so scarce, there is little chance to pick up any help by the March deadline.

7.   On the trade front, weak economies in Mexico, Japan and Canada have made life difficult for American exporters.

8.   On the trade front, it appears nothing will happen until general manager Dave Taylor returns from Europe next week after a scouting trip.

9.   On the trade front, Mondale expressed disappointment a handful of outstanding disputes remain unresolved.

10.   That is one factor the administration offers as justification for pushing so hard on the international trade front.