An official in the auto industry said that bringing the Colombian pact into the negotiations could be a poison pill that would prevent passage of an auto industry aid package.

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Volvo is expected to sign a technology-sharing pact with owner Geely that could determine how they will position their auto brands.

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Ford Motor's contract with the United Auto Workers (UAW) is in force until September 2003, and provisions within the pact prohibit plant closings.

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