1.   The Gatt trade discussions being held up over disputes about EC subsidies for oilseeds and the volume of exports could generate billions of dollars for world trade.

2.   Boone, the subject of several trade discussions since the season ended, was part of a five-player trade Tuesday the Reds made with the Braves.

3.   After several days of meetings with European leaders that were punctuated by contentious trade discussions in Paris and Amsterdam, Clinton was looking for a friendlier hearing from Blair.

4.   After several days of meetings with European leaders that included contentious trade discussions in Paris and Amsterdam, Clinton was looking for a friendlier hearing from Blair.

5.   All three countries have been exploring improved relations with Pyongyang through diplomatic encounters, trade discussions, humanitarian relief projects and tourism.

6.   But the trade discussions that heated up less than a week after he walked out of a Miami Fusion practice appear to have ended.

7.   Gagner, who grew up in Chatham, Ontario, declined to comment on his trade discussions with Gainey, which took place in early January.

8.   His name is constantly thrown around in trade discussions and the Dodgers have offered him to many teams in hopes of either acquiring a shortstop or veteran starting pitcher.

9.   Major-league sources said the Rangers have had a number of trade discussions with the Athletics concerning Velarde.

10.   Melvin said he touched base with several teams yesterday but had no formal trade discussions.