The most recent programs for the International Trade Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=987 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 19:29:38 GMT Scott Nova talked about laws and standards governing working conditions overseas for the people who make clothes and other goods sold in the U.S. in light of the previous month's factory collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 people. He explained the role U.S. based companies, communities, universities, and American consumers play in determining conditions. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312823-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312823-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andy Greenberg talked by video link from New York City about the creation of the world's first plastic handgun crafted by 3-D printers. The 16-piece plastic firearm, called "The Liberator," was created by the Texas-based company Defense Distributed, which had posted prototype blueprints of the gun parts online. On May 8, 2013, the State Department demanded the company take down the blueprints, saying it wants to review the files for compliance with arms export control laws governing shipping weapons overseas. The blueprint had thus far been downloaded more than 100,000 times, and was still posted on servers in other countries. YouTube videos of the gun were shown in the background. Mr. Greenberg responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312690-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312690-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered his weekly address from Mexico City. He talked about expanding trade with Latin America and reforming the immigration system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312543-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312543-101 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Security and Exchange Commissioner Mary Jo White spoke to financial industry members about the role of the SEC and the impact of regulation on international financial markets. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312527-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ian Fletcher, author of [The Conservative Case Against Free Trade] and senior economist for the Coalition for a Prosperous America, spoke about free trade. He explained how the U.S. switched from a protectionist policy to a free trade policy for political reasons during the Cold War, and talked about the effects of our annual trade deficit on the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310441-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iceland's President Olafur Grimsson spoke at a National Press Club Luncheon about the global race for resources in the Arctic. He spotlighted the impact of sea ice melt, concerns about security, managing fisheries and the ecosystem, shipping, and mapping Arctic resources. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312101-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jacob Frenkel talked about the different magatrends in the U.S. and European economies. He illustrated his presentation with PowerPoint. "Challenges Facing the Global Economic System" was a presentation at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) 2013 Economic Policy Conference held in the Washington Court Hotel.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311285-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311285-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed key issues in the Canada-U.S. relationship, focusing on energy, the environment, and trade. The main topic was the Keystone XL Pipeline which would move crude oil from the tar sands of Alberta, Canada, down to the Gulf of Mexico. Delays in the project had strained relations between the countries. A video about the issues was shown. Panelists referenced President Obama's State of the Union speech and some major comments made by the Canadian prime minister and the media. Panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. Peter Van Dusen moderated. "Canada-U.S.: What's the Future for Energy, Environment and Trade?" was part of the [Maclean's]-CPAC "In Conversation" series of town halls. It was held at the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311037-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Janet Yellen, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and Matthias Machnig, minister of economy for the German Federal State of Thuringia, discussed the U.S. and European economies and their relationships. Ms. Yellen focused on factors contributing to a weak U.S. economic recovery, unemployment, and Federal Reserve monetary policy. Minister Machnig discussed the Eurozone financial crisis, major challenges of the European economy, and the impact of environmental and industrial policies on full employment and prosperity. "Restoring Shared Prosperity and Full Employment" wsa the luncheon program of the "Trans-Atlantic Agenda for Shared Prosperity" economic summit held by the AFL-CIO with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK) of the Hans Boeckler Foundation at the AFL-CIO headquarters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310926-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Business community scholars and economists talked about the need for more U.S. entrepreneurial leadership in the world. They focused on the economy, immigration reform, and innovation. They were interviewed by Steve Clemons. This was part of the fourth annual Washington Ideas Forum.*held by The Atlantic, the Aspen Institute, and the Newseum in the Annenberg Theater. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309451-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309451-9 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the implications of the U.S. 2012 elections for U.S.-Latin America policy opportunities regarding immigration, trade agreements, economic cooperation, and drug policy. They also discussed the rise of the Latino population and voters in the recent election and their impact on Obama administration immigration and trade policies. Topics included the implications of the legalization of marijuana in certain U.S. states for drug policy in Mexico. In addition, the speakers compared China's relations with Latin and South America to its relationship with the U.S. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309387-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Philip Auerswald discussed his book, [The Coming Prosperity: How Entrepreneurs Are Transforming the Global Economy]. Mr. Auerswald was interviewed at the "Fall for the Book" festival, held at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308743-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308743-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jamie Dimon talked about the state of the global economy. He said that bond markets would reject U.S. debt if Congress cannot reach an agreement on a federal budget. He also said JPMorgan did the government a favor by purchasing Bear Stearns, and lost up to $10 billion as a result. Mr. Dimon was interviewed by Mr. Haass and then responded to questions from members of the audience. This was part of the CEO Speaker series sponsored by the Corporate Program of the Council on Foreign Relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308676-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308676-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jamie Strawbridge talked about the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The day before President Obama asked the WTO to intercede in a dispute with China over the amount of subsidies it pays to auto parts manufactures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308253-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308253-6 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about trade relations with Russia and proposals for a Permanent Normal Trade Relationship (PNTR) as a means to improve American businesses and the economy. They responded to questions from the audience. Congress will consider the PNTR legislation along with the Magnitsky bill that addresses the death of Sergei Magnitsky and deny visas to Russian officials accused of human rights violations. Sergei Magnitsky was arrested for exposing government corruption and died while in prison. The passage of this legislation is harshly criticized by the Kremlin and could hurt relations between the two countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308009-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308009-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ro Khanna, a former deputy assistant secretary of commerce in a unit of the International Trade Administration, argued that the U.S. is, and will continue to be, a leader in manufacturing and innovation. Mr.Khanna responded to questions from members of the audeince at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307832-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In their latest book, the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalism team of Barlett and Steele argue that Washington and Wall Street have dismantled the foundations of America's middle class through a series of actions over several decades. Chief among those destructive actions, they say,was deregulation of various industries and outsourcing of manufacturing jobs. They discussed the plight of the middle class with Juan Williams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307586-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Coming up next, a discussion on the history of the gold standard. Three panelists-including author Lewis Lehrman-debate the origins, benefits, and drawbacks of the system. They also discuss why the U.S. left the gold standard, and the arguments for reinstating it. The New York Historical Society hosted this event and it's just over an hour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306216-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Military branch leaders testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for maritime travel and commerce. The treaty establishes a system for resolving disputes in international waters and recognizes sovereign rights over a country's continental shelf out to 200 nautical miles and beyond if the country can provide evidence to substantiate its claims. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306596-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rich Cohen talked about his book, [The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King]. It is a biography of Samuel Zemurray, who rose from poverty to become head of the United Fruit Company and played controversial roles in the history of several Latin American countries. Mr. Cohen was interviewed by [Chicago Tribune] columnist Rick Kogan and responded to questions from members of the audience. This was an event in the University Center's Lake Room at the 2012 [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306453-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306453-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama signed the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306318-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretaries Clinton and Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for under- and over-sea travel and commerce. The U.S. is the only major country that has not ratified the treaty. The witnesses argued in favor in favor of the U.S. signing the agreement for reasons that included national security, job creation, oil exploration, and countering China's influence in Asia. Senators who argued against the treaty cited loss of sovereignty, imposition of an international tax, and the allowance of foreign nations to regulate U.S. energy emissions as the basis for their disapproval. Secretary Clinton in her opening statement said that opposition to the treaty is based on "ideology and mythology." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306163-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about U.S.-Russia relations. Topics included the global economy, international trade issues, and the agenda for an upcoming G-20 summit later in the month. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305938-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305938-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about the benefits of U.S.-Latin America trade. In addition, he announced a new initiative, the Small Business Network of the Americas. The initiative is intended to promote job creation in small- and medium-sized enterprises and encourage trade throughout the Western Hemisphere. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305436-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fred Hochburg spoke about objections from some members of Congress to renewing the Export-Import Bank charter on the grounds that it distorts the market and risks taxpayer money. Mr. Hockburg said that efforts to "gut" the organization would hurt U.S. businesses as they compete globally. Following his remarks, White House Adviser Valerie Jarrett talked about the Obama administration's commitment to increasing trade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305415-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305415-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Six former U.S. trade representatives discussed U.S. options for expanding trade with countries in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and elsewhere. Several speakers were critical of the Obama administration, saying it lacks a comprehensive trade policy. Topics included recently announced high-level trade talks between the U.S. and Europe, China's fiscal policy and its effects on neighboring countries and international economics, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). TPP is a multi-lateral free-trade agreement, originally signed by Brunei, Singapore, New Zealand and Chile in 2005. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305338-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a joint news conference with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada and President Felipe Calderon of Mexico as part of the North American Leaders' Summit. They discussed a wide range of topics including job creation, trade, and security. President Obama said the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are working together to get rid of out-dated regulations that are stifling job creation. President Obama also commented on the previous week's Supreme Court oral arguments on the 2010 health care law, saying he remains confident that justices will rule that the law is constitutional. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305258-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Rothkopf talked about his new book, which traces the changing relationship between public and private power and looks at the implications of the rise of great private actors and the weakening of many states. He looked at the different forms of capitalism that have emerged over the years as a result. He was then joined in a panel discussion moderated by Ed Luce. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. This book launch event at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace was co-hosted by [Foreign Policy] magazine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304307-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steve Landefeld and Ryan Avent talked about the latest numbers on U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services for January, 2012, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the balance of trade in imports and exports, the trade deficit, the effects of trade on the overall national economy, the U.S.' biggest trading partners, and trade with China. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304840-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304840-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Economist Richard Rahn spoke about the state of the U.S. and global economy. Among the topics he addressed were the European debt crisis, tax policy, managing national debt, and lessons from past economic recoveries. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304618-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304618-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the Obama administration's new National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security, released on January 25. Topics included the administration's use of a risk-based cargo screening method to maximize efficiency, as well as potential updates to the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) to encourage greater public-private cooperation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304281-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304281-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Consumer advocate Ralph Nader presents his thoughts on what he considers is the misbehavior of national and international corporations. Mr. Nader examines numerous big businesses that range from the health insurance industry and pharmaceutical corporations to nuclear power and national retail chains. Ralph Nader responded to questions from members of the audience at Busboys & Poets @ 14th & V in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303836-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Citing the latest jobs report, Commerce Secretary John Bryson said the last six months had seen the best rate of private sector job growth since 2006. According to the Labor Department, the economy created 200,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate dropped to 8.5%. He also talked about a new Commerce Department report stressing the role of the federal government in spurring innovation and job creation. Following his remarks panelists spoke about innovation, job creation, and growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303546-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303546-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In "Borderless Economics," Robert Guest argues that cheap travel and internet communication make it easy for immigrants to stay in touch with their home countries. The connection they maintain, he says,creates powerful cross-border networks thatfoster innovation and economic growth worldwide.Mr. Guest talks about this phenomenon with Washington Post Technology Reporter Cecilia Kang. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302492-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Bryson gave his first major address as secretary of Commerce. Among his comments he said "the United States has reached a point where we cannot quietly accept China ignoring many of the trade rules." He also urged American businesses to invest and hire more workers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303213-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Zoellick was interviewed by Francisco Guerrera about the global financial crisis, the outlook for resolving it, and the implications for the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302697-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302697-9 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions at the start of a summit with other world leaders from Asian and Pacific nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302646-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302646-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke with James McNerney about international trade and the global economy. He said the new governments in Greece and Italy were "positive developments" and should have a calming effect on world financial markets and the euro zone crisis. He also said China should "play by the rules" if it wanted to compete in the global economy commenting on its currency rate standards and lack of respect for intellectual property rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302653-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members debated several free trade bills before the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302001-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302001-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pirates from Somalia made international news with the capture of an American cargo ship in 2009 in eastern African waters and later the murder of four retirees sailing around the world. Mr. Bahadur talked about who some of these men are and why they say they became pirates. He discussed his exclusive time in their inner circle with former [New York Times] foreign correspondent and editor Clifford May, who now heads the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300643-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robin Harding talked about the impact on financial markets of Standard and Poor's credit downgrade of the U.S. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Harding said that the downgrade does not change anything about the U.S. credit worthiness and believes it will be forgotten in a few days. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300925-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300925-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his weekly address President Obama talked about his idea to generate economic growth and create jobs, tax cuts for the middle class, ending regulations for small businesses, and passing trade deals to help displaced workers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300938-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300938-101 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vicki Needham talked about the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement that was signed on November 22, 2006 and the details of the pending trade deal and impact on the two countries. Colombia's Congress approved the CTPA in 2007, but the U.S. has yet to do so. Colombia is currently the 27th largest U.S. goods trading partner, with $27.7 billion in total two-way goods traded in 2010. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This is the second in a three-part series on trade deals. This is the second in a three-part series on trade deals. The product identification numbers of the other parts are 300405-5 and 300410-6. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300408-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300408-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ian Swanson talked about the trade agreement signed June 30, 2007, between the United States and South Korea that had not yet been approved. Topics included the details of the pending trade deal and what it means for the two countries. Mr. Swanson also reacted to a video clip of President Obama speaking the previous day. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This is the second in a three-part series on trade deals. The product identification numbers of the other parts are 300408-5 and 300410-6. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300404-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300404-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee held a "mock" markup hearing to debate amendments to free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. The hearing is referred to as a "mock" markup because, under the Trade Promotion Authority Act, the markup hearing is the only time Congress may offer amendments to bills submitted by a presidential administration. Final versions of these types of bills are only voted on as for or against. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300364-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vicki Needham spoke by phone about the Senate Finance Committee "mock" markup hearing on free trade agreements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300305-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the weekly Republican address Senator John Hoeven talked about the pending free trade agreements in the Senate with South Korea, Columbia, and Panama to help create U.S. jobs and reduce the deficit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300103-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300103-102 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk talked about the U.S. economy, trade, and job growth. He spoke at a roundtable discussion that included former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan and business community members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300092-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Caleb McDaniel presented his paper "'All Hail, Public Opinion!': American Abolitionists on British Liberalism and the Repeal of the Corn Laws." He talked about abolitionists in the United States and their admiration for the Anti-Corn Law League in Britain. This was a portion of the panel "Antislavery, Liberalism, and Empire-Building in Transatlantic Perspective: The United States and Europe, 1841"1881" at the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians, held at the Hilton-Americas Houston with the theme "Americans Divided and United: Multiple and Shifting Solidarities." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298663-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alan Tonelson spoke about the global economy, the effects of the recent recession, and international trade, including the effect of the value of a country's currency on its import/export balance. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299182-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299182-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT