But many economists question how much the trade legislation would help.

The countries were cited under a provision in trade legislation enacted by Congress last year.

The rest of the bill encompasses the most sweeping trade legislation in 14 years.

As for other issues, several unions are pushing trade legislation.

Many analysts say there is no assurance that strong trade legislation will pass next year.

It is one of more than 100 amendments expected to be attached to the trade legislation.

The data also seemed likely to ease pressure on Congress to pass comprehensive trade legislation.

The agreement on trade legislation could be the president's most striking victory.

The committee's action makes any significant new trade legislation from the 102d Congress highly unlikely.

Japan is also a main target of trade legislation passed by the House today.