Supporters of the new pact say it would increase American exports, especially farm products, that currently face tariffs.

For instance, we now compete against other European countries for sales in Poland without any competitive disadvantage - every country faces tariffs.

Anything above that amount, however, faces high tariffs.

European and Japanese steel makers face heavy American tariffs because Rove thought trade unions would appreciate them.

In contrast, Japanese car exports face tariffs of 20 to 30 percent and exports have stagnated at 20,000 cars.

In this misguided approach, countries that do not live up to the standards we set for them could face tariffs, quotas or the loss of special trading privileges.

More than $1 billion in Chinese products may face punitive tariffs.

As a result, they will face tariffs ranging up to 113 percent.

If the inquiry finds against them, the Chinese-based manufacturers will face punishingly high tariffs on their $1 billion trade to the United States.

Now they face boycotts and tariffs in other republics, and competition from foreign imports is mounting.