The most popular programs for the International Trade Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=978 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:49:39 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 Wed, 23 May 2012 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 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Silvers moderated a panel discussion on the current global economic crisis. Topics included the problems with the euro such as the economy of Greece, the recession in the U.S., the future strength of the Chinese economy, and global climate change. They also responded to questions from members of the audience in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium of the Metropolitan Museum of Art . "Global Economy: Crisis Without End -- From Europe to Beijing to Washington, Can the World's Economic System Cope?" was an event held by the [New York Review of Books], the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Fritt Ord Foundation of Oslo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304872-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304872-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 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 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A portion of a "60 Minutes" interview was followed by the full, unedited version of the interview. President Jiang spoke about a number of issues including human rights, trade relations, one party rule, religious freedom, and U.S.-China relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159079-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and France President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke to reporters following a meeting on the upcoming G-8 and G-20 meetings. President Obama also spoke about the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, of Representative Gabrielle Giffords and others. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297400-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297400-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Griswold and Todd Tucker talked about the 1993 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and what it means for future trade agreements. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293812-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293812-5 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The author of [Dead Aid] argues that flawed economic decisions made by western governments have resulted in the scales of economic growth being tipped in favor of what she calls the emerging world. She talked with Libertarian economist Dan Mitchell. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298389-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum argued that the U.S. is facing four major challenges - the globalization of business, the revolution in information technology, the nation's chronic deficits, and excessive energy consumption - that need to be addressed immediately to sustain the American dream and preserve American power in the world. The authors offered a five-part formula that would enable the country to cope successfully with the challenges it faces. They responded to questions from members of the audience at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301796-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee marked up bills for the Colombia, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). The measures included job retraining for U.S. workers displaced by the agreements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302006-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302006-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Opening remarks were delivered by President Karzai, Secretary Rice, and Chairman Pachauri on the first day of the World Economic Forum. Topics included terrorism, global climate change, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Middle East peace process, and political and economic freedom. The principal theme of the 2008 annual meeting was "The Power of Collaborative Innovation." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201863-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201863-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos present their book for children about the impact of sugar on world history - including the role sugar played in the creation of the Atlantic slave trade and the impact it had on the Industrial Revolution. Mr. Aronson and Ms. Budhos spoke to a group of 8th grade and high school students at the Brooklyn Public Library in Brooklyn, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297825-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297825-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 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 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton spoke after the Midterm Election, when every incumbent Republican in the House, Senate, and Governorship won reelection, in addition to significant freshman gains. He talked about his wishes for bipartisanship, his administration's efforts against crime, and the passage of GATT. He also talked about his responsibiity in not fulfilling the public's desires for reforming the way government works. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61445-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Chua talked about her book [World on Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability], published by Doubleday. While proponents of globalization believe that exporting free markets and democracy to other countries will increase peace and prosperity throughout the developing world Ms. Chua shows that just the opposite has happened. When global markets open, ethnic conflict worsens and politics turns ugly and violent. She gives examples from around the world of how free markets do not spread wealth evenly throughout the whole of developing societies. Instead they produce a new class of extremely wealthy individuals who are almost always members of a minority group such as Chinese in the Philippines, Indians in East Africa, and whites in Latin America. These wealthy minorities then become a target of violent hatred. Adding democracy to this volatile mix unleashes suppressed ethnic hatreds and brings to power ethno-nationalist governments that pursue aggressive policies of confiscation and revenge. Ms. Chua further shows how individual countries are often viewed as dominant minorities, explaining the phenomena of ethnic resentment in the Arab-Israeli conflict and the rising tide of anti-American sentiment around the world. She believes that this more than anything accounts for the visceral hatred of Americans that has been expressed in recent acts of terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174375-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174375-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Gary Locke testified about his nomination as U.S. Ambassador to China. Among the topics addressed were policy toward North Korea, intellectual property law, fiscal policy, and trade relations with China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299721-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299721-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown answered questions from the media during a photo opportunity in the Oval Office. In their remarks they spoke about areas of mutual concern including engagement with Iran, stability in South Asia, and economic policy in the face of a global financial crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284386-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284386-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 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 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ian Fletcher talked about his book [Free Trade Doesn't Work: What Should Replace It and Why] (U.S. Business & Industry Council, 2010). He spoke about free trade and the history of trade regulation and tariffs in the U.S. Mr. Fletcher contends that the economic ideology of free trade does not work but has hurt the American economy, destroyed industry, and led to the loss of jobs. He also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Seventeenth Annual Eagle Forum Collegians Leadership Summit. The annual conference that brings together conservative speakers, authors and college students was held at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294588-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294588-4 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton delivered the dinner address on the first night of the conference. The next morning world leaders talked about the changing role of government in the world. Among the issues they addressed were means to provide capital investment in developing areas, the importance of open trade, and governments' responsibilities in implementing programs aimed at economic growth. Translation into English was performed by voice translation system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154363-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Charles Bowden chronicles the murders that have plagued Juarez, Mexico, over the past several years. Once heralded as an economic success story and a beneficiary of NAFTA, the city is now one of the most violent and corrupt places in the world. Mr. Bowden spoke at the Los Angeles Public Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294061-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Martin Jacques argues that unlike over the past two centuries when Western ideas and culture drove our understanding of what was modern, the 21st Century will be driven by Asian influences. He looks at what this will mean in terms of social, economic, and political change. Mr. Jacques spoke at Harvard University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290215-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290215-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fred Hochberg talked about the role of the U.S. Export-Import Bank in trade and President Obama's goal of doubling U.S. exports over the next five years. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Hochberg traveled with President Obama to Latin America over the previous weekend to promote trade with Brazil, El Salvador, and Chile. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298561-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298561-4 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Perkins talked about his book [Hoodwinked: An Economic Hit Man Reveals Why the World Financial Markets Imploded - and What We Need to Do to Remake Them] (Broadway Business November 10, 2009). Mr. Perkins argued that our current economic problems are the outgrowth of a form of predatory capitalism that benefits a relatively small number of people around the world. He talked about the need for global reform to produce stability. He was interviewed on stage by Jonathan Curiel. He then responded to questions from members of the audience. This program of the Inforum group of the Commonwealth Club of California was held at 7:00 p.m. PT in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290217-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290217-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Charles Bowden talked about his book [Murder City: Ciudad Juarez and the Global Economy's New Killing Fields] (Nation Books; March 1, 2010). He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He was interviewed outside the C-SPAN Civics Bus near Haines Hall at the [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books on the UCLA campus on Sunday, April 25, 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293145-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293145-6 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the New Silk Road Initiative, which aimed to expand the major trade route to include Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed were the importance of the proposal, the benefits of increased trade in the region, security and stability in the region, and the impact the proposal might have on U.S. efforts to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. They answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301824-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301824-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Michael Spence, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, talked about how the global economy would evolve over the next fifty years and what this would mean for people living in both advanced and developing economies. He spoke at the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300122-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The guests talked about the direction of free trade agreements with the Democrats now in control of Congress. The guests responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196420-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196420-2 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Mike Pence, incoming House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan, and others spoke on the the role of the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296941-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tony Judt talked about his book [Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945], published by Penguin Press. In his book he traced European history after World War I, describing economic, political, and social changes in several countries. In his talk, the author explained that Europe lived in the "shadow of World War II" and did not recover from the economic costs until well into the late 1980s. He also described the emergence of a more consumer-oriented society in Europe beginning in the late 1950s. Following his presentation, Mr. Judt responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Tony Judt is the Erich Maria Remarque Professor of European Studies at New York University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189437-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) talked about gas prices, President Obama's call for Congress to regulate oil market speculators, and U.S. energy policy in general. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305522-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305522-3 Wed, 23 May 2012 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 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Yukon Huand talked about the strength of China s economy in light of stimulus programs put into place to protect against the global financial crisis, rising inflation, and potential credit and real estate bubbles. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301111-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301111-4 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former George W. Bush administration officials 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/306597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306597-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 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 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on current and near-term future expectations on gas prices. Among the topics they addressed were production capacity in the U.S., the affect of speculation in oil markets, and the impact of geopolitical unrest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305197-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The authors spoke about their book [Five Days That Shook the World: Seattle and Beyond], published by Verso. The book focuses on the protests surrounding the 1999 World Trade Organization in Seattle, Washington and the likely impacts of the movement against international trade agreements and renewed activism. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161120-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 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 Wed, 23 May 2012 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 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Christine LaGarde talked about the agenda of the International Monetary Fund. In her remarks she assessed the state of the global economy, emerging markets and the need to sustain growth in the global economy. She also described the global economy as being in a "breathing moment," and outlined paths toward renewed economic growth. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305411-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305411-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Zachary Karabell argues that the U.S. and Chinese economies have become so intertwined that disrupting either one would have tragic consequences. He spoke at the Carnegie Council in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292537-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ruchir Sharma talked about which countries would make up the economic success stories in the future. He said that China and Brazil would not be in that group, but India, Turkey, and Indonesia should prosper. Then Swami Aiyar commented on the book. They responded to questions from members of the audience at this Cato Institute book forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306167-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306167-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following opening remarks, business and academic leaders talked about trends affecting China's economic rise and how the Chinese are adapting to cultural changes. Some of those trends include an aging population, few political reforms, and the rise of Internet usage. The program includes questions from audience members. This event was part of a summit on China's current and future status in the global economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301775-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. LeBard and Mr. Friedman discussed their book, [The Coming War With Japan], which hypothesizes that increasing economic and political conflicts between the U.S. and Japan will lead to conflict, political or military, in the next two generations. As the U.S.-Soviet conflict dominated the global political scene during the previous two generations, the trade battles between the U.S. and Japan will expand into conflict that will dominate the next two. The authors discussed their work at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania where they teach, their experiences and research that went into the book, and related the book's hypothesis to U.S. policy concerning Japan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18335-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18335-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Stiglitz and Thomas Friedman discussed the pros and cons of economic globalization. Joseph Stiglitz's latest book is [Fair Trade for All: How Trade Can Promote Development], published by Oxford University Press. Thomas Friedman's latest book is [The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century], published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Former Nightline anchor Ted Koppel moderated the discussion. After their presentations, the panelists answered audience members' questions. The event was part of the [New York Times] "TimesTalks" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192329-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192329-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lori Wallach talked about the U.S.-South Korea trade agreement reached the previous week, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The deal gives the U.S. five years to phase out a 2.5 percent tariff levied on Korean-built cars. According to the [Wall Street Journal], the pact, which still requires legislative approval in both countries, is the largest by value of trade volume anywhere in the world since the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) took effect in 1994. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296952-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296952-4 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified about Chinese fiscal policy and progress in talks to revalue the Chinese currency, the Yuan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295508-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295508-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Donohue talked about an economic impact study entitled "Opening Markets, Creating Jobs, " which highlighted the number of American jobs created by free trade agreements. Assessing challenges overseas and at home , Donohue addressed the impact of economic nationalism and the threat that the U.S. will be left behind as other nations devise a new architecture for global commerce. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293512-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293512-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 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 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT One week after announcing a cease-fire in the Persian Gulf war, and on the evening before Secretary of State James Baker's diplomatic tour of the Middle East, President Bush addressed a joint session of Congress, proclaiming victory in the Persian Gulf war. In his remarks, President Bush said American troops would begin to return from the Persian Gulf region shortly. He also said, however, that the U.S. would maintain diplomatic ties with the situation in the Persian Gulf, and called for the "end of the Arab-Israeli conflict." President Bush also stated that Israel must give up territory gained during the Arab-Israeli wars in return for peace in the region. Without stating a specific plan, he indicated in his remarks that "peacemaking in the Middle East requires compromise." Later in his speech, President Bush called for a new concentration on solving the nation's domestic problems. However, he stated no new legislative proposals for domestic issues. The joint session, called by Speaker Foley after the coalition forces' victory in the Persian Gulf war, was characterized by displays of support for the president: many members of Congress wore American flags on their person, while many Republican members wore yellow buttons with the message, "I voted with the president." President Bush was greeted with a chant of "Bush! Bush! Bush!" upon his entrance. Before introducing the president in the usual manner, Speaker Foley departed from tradition and expressed the support of the Congress for the coalition victory in the Persian Gulf war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16965-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16965-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT