1.   Japan and the U.S. have crossed swords on a number of trade issues.

2.   Japan is sending two emissaries to Washington to discuss trade issues.

3.   Addressing the continuing differences between the two sides on trade issues, Delors identified structural barriers as currently the most important restriction on EC access to Japanese markets.

4.   Alvarez called the letter a sign of the increase in the national awareness of the importance of small business to international trade issues.

5.   And he said the discussions concerned harmless trade issues.

6.   Analysts said the decision to drop the ban was likely made to seek accommodation on other trade issues.

7.   And Verheij of U.S. Tobacco said judges would be reluctant to break the case in half and deal immediately with the trade practices issue.

8.   And Verheij of U.S. Tobacco said that judges would be reluctant to break the case in half and deal immediately with the trade practices issue.

9.   As a result, some in the administration believe the best way to deal with China on trade issues is through the World Trade Organization.

10.   Asian financial disruption is to dominate the agenda, but Clinton, Daley and other officials are also to discuss trade issues with Japan and other Asian nations.