producing states to oppose CAFTA, despite the Bush administration arguments the sugar industry's complaints are exaggerated. Earlier this week, the National Council of Textile Organizations endorsed the agreement, which could persuade some reluctant textile-state Republicans to vote for it. A portion of the textile industry remains opposed, even though the Bush administration says the agreement will help U.S. producers compete against China by encouraging further integration with the Central American industry. --SP 2254 Local Time 1954 GMT
