11.   All three joined the Common Market for Eastern and South Africa, which proposes a gradual reduction of tariffs among members.

12.   French Agriculture Minister Jean Glavany said that his country was prepared to accept gradual reduction of European Union direct subsidies to agriculture.

13.   Government opted for a gradual reduction in tariffs in September after reviewing key industries that sought more protection before full liberalization of tariffs in southeast Asia.

14.   Gradual reduction of subsidies for fuel, electricity and other basic staples is part of the reform package agreed with the International Monetary Fund early last month.

15.   Instead, delegates passed a decree calling for the gradual reduction of military representation in Parliament.

16.   It calls for gradual reductions of tariffs on hundreds of goods, though some items, such as certain types of coffee, remain protected from open competition.

17.   Kenya continues to count on foreign investment and financing, which should facilitate gradual reduction in interest rates and boost the private sector, he said.

18.   Mexico and the European Union ended a fourth round of talks toward creating a free trade zone, with Mexico offering a more gradual reduction in tariffs.

19.   Neeman will propose a gradual reduction in economic assistance, Haaretz said.

20.   Nearly three-quarters of all Japanese and an equal percentage of Okinawans favor a gradual reduction of the U.S. troops on Okinawa, according to a poll released Monday.