"We may have something to say in the next day or two," an American trade official said.

Trade officials worked into the morning hours today to complete the deals.

Trade officials said the retaliation might be taken next week.

Trade officials could not say when the high-level meeting would take place.

American trade officials have reported some progress on forest products.

Rather, he and other trade officials said, there was still time to negotiate.

American trade officials say a few steps have been taken to help Pakistan.

Board of Trade officials have not said how their system would avoid that hazard.

United States trade officials and meat industry groups criticized the action.

"We could pick any one and begin to react," a senior American trade official said.