It based the goal on its estimate of the size of its various markets, including collectibles, practical items, computers and used autos and parts.

Under the framework signed by the two nations in July, trade agreements are to be negotiated in various sectors, including autos and auto parts.

With wages and jobs disappearing, consumers are spending less on big-ticket items, including new homes, electronics and autos.

The agreement follows a pattern of substantial concessions in a number of other industries, including autos, trucking, meatpacking and food.

Overall passenger car imports, including European autos and cars made by Japanese companies overseas, are up 30 percent this year.

Despite this decline, unions in a handful of key industries, including autos, airlines, aircraft production and railroads, can still paralyze huge companies almost overnight.

One can also spot weaknesses in the late-1990's rush to move from labor-intensive industries to higher-tech industries including autos, petrochemicals and aircraft.

Transport estimates are available for many goods, including autos, boats, heavy industrial equipment and home moving services.

That has left unions with strong bargaining leverage in a handful of industries, including aircraft, steel and autos.

Private vehicles including jeeps and autos also connect Mathra to Punalur.