Buchanan's protectionism slows trade agenda.

Examines how pro-free-trade Congressmen are nervous as recent trade agreements are linked to economic woes. Patrick J. Buchanan's protectionist message which was bolstered by the release of 1995 trade deficit numbers which show the United States trade gap at a seven-year high; Strong supporters of free trade who are now tacking toward Buchanan; Reaction to the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement. INSET: Trade legislation before Congress.