Analysts attribute some of the recent strength to expectations of lower Soviet exports.

But experts say a decline in Soviet exports will probably continue.

Although often associated with alcohol production, such as that of vodka, none of these were leading Soviet exports.

In 1986 less than 5 percent of Soviet exports to the West consisted of machinery.

Soviet exports to the West totaled $19.6 billion last year, while imports reached $23.7 billion.

Meantime, he'll have to do some stroking in Congress to clear the way for Soviet exports.

Neither of these actions would produce a flood of Soviet exports.

In general, the devaluation should make Soviet exports less expensive and imports more expensive.

Technically, it leaves as much to be desired as some other Soviet exports.

In return, they asked that the United States lift trade barriers against Soviet exports.