In our letter of intent and the subsequent communications, we've agreed on the principles of the compensation trade package.

在我们的意向书及随后的通信中，我们已就有关本项补偿贸易项目的原则达到了共识。

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But a senior Democratic aide suggested that even if Bush attempted to link the aid package to the trade deal, Congress may be likely to stand up to him and pass the aid package separately.

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He also wants to extend a package of expiring trade laws, including a textile provision that helps Haiti and other preferences for the poorest countries.

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But China's accession to the World Trade Organisation, which brings a package of market-opening concessions, sealed the switch to unconditional relations.

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