But it appears that officials are prepared to turn up the temperature on trade — and live with the 【consequences】.

If the political will to continue moving forward fails, we can 【anticipate】 more strains in the marriage contract that ultimately would strike at what we’ve accomplished.

Having argued that criticism of the trade surplus is misconceived, MITI’s paper goes on to predict that the surplus will, 【of its own accord】, gradually diminish in size and relevance.

Korea, once known as the “Hermit Kingdom”, is plainly 【on the move】.

Shaikh Fahim has already shown in recent public statements that he is inclined to be 【forthright】 about the threat posed by the UAE’s neighbours across the Gulf.

Jean-Pierre Soisson, the farm minister, has said France may 【block】 the EC’s acceptance of a new farm-trade deal, and thereby wreck the round.

But countertrade is not the exclusive province of 【debtor】 nations.

The company is 【distributing】 more consumer coupons and giving bottlers bigger discounts.

Hong Kong Eggs and Products Company 【monopolizes】 the import of Chinese eggs, both fresh and preserved.

All other things being equal, a subsequent fall in the dollar might be expected to give a compensating 【boost】 to dollar commodity prices.