This is a slight negative for the dollar, because the number came out below the trade deficit.

I am saying Manny remains willing to consider trade possibilities that the Red Sox may wish to pursue.

We are shopping Eric. Obviously, we would much rather have Eric released. But if we can work out a trade, we will. But if not, we're back to Square 1 and Eric won't play for the Bills. He doesn't want to play for them, and he will not play for them.

As the U.S. trade deficit becomes more and more of a concern, the currency issue and intellectual property are both tougher issues to crack than textiles.

As the U.S. trade deficit becomes more and more of a concern, the currency issue and intellectual property are both tougher issues to crack than textiles,

It's an offer that will never be taken up. Other countries are not likely to drop their trade barriers any time soon.