They report themselves pleased if no one criticizes Japan, rather than speaking out and actively joining debate.

In the early 1980's, the Big Three unwittingly encouraged much of this growth when they criticized Japan for importing to North America without manufacturing here.

It took China some time to take much notice of the case, but recently it has strongly criticized Japan for the court decision.

Although they have criticized Japan for its protectionist trade policies, many Democrats say the United States needs to learn from Japan's cooperative management style.

He has long criticized Japan as a closed commercial society that has exploited the free trade policies of the Reagan and Bush Administrations.

The IWC has issued at least 19 resolutions criticizing Japan for failing to meet these conditions and asking it to stop issuing permits.

The chairman of UAL criticized Japan, saying it did not permit free trade in air transportation.

He asked to remain unidentified because he did not want to criticize Japan publicly.

And yet, these executives said, the Government has criticized Japan for failing to break down trade barriers.

Detroit has complained loudly about the advantage, but the Bush administration has not criticized Japan because its economy is deep in the doldrums.