21.   But the discussions with Toronto could be considered different from most trade negotiations because they involved Olajuwon and were not immediately dismissed.

22.   But there was broad skepticism that talks on so contentious an issue can succeed without a whole new round of comprehensive trade negotiations being convened.

23.   But there was broad skepticism that talks on so contentious an issue could succeed without a whole new round of comprehensive trade negotiations being convened.

24.   But trade officials said over the weekend that doubts about the talks did not extend to the substance of trade negotiations themselves.

25.   Chinese officials have been unwilling to reopen trade organization negotiations until the compensation issue is resolved.

26.   Caribbean Community leaders meet in Antigua tomorrow to discuss, among other issues, strategy for trade negotiations with the U.S., the European Union and world trade bodies.

27.   Congress also wants to ensure that Congress is briefed before and during trade negotiations.

28.   Clinton and Republican leaders in Congress support the authority, which would streamline trade negotiations, but the measure was staunchly opposed by labor organizations.

29.   Confrontation in trade negotiations became the order of the day.

30.   Congressional Republicans generally oppose raising labor and environmental issues in trade negotiations unless those matters have some immediate bearing on trade.