1.   A major development encouraging trade between the advanced countries was tariff cuts.

2.   But still tariff cuts in the sixties were certainly an important influence on the trade during the period.

3.   Analysts said the impact of the tariff cuts on steel manufacturing companies might be minimal.

4.   Analysts put consumer products at the top of the list of items most likely to be affected by the tariff cuts.

5.   All the tariff cuts and market openings are on the Chinese side.

6.   But it will probably take several years for the first tariff cuts or other measures to be seen.

7.   But retailers that have already decided to delay orders say the tariff cuts would not necessarily make a difference right now.

8.   Central American textile and electronics makers are likely to gain the most from the tariff cuts, the official said.

9.   Clinton will have a tough time convincing U.S. lawmakers to agree with the tariff cuts, though.