http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/7464 Charlene Barshefsky's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 24 May 2013 22:23:44 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=7464&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/7464 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} 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) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305338-1 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:08:06 GMT Panelists talked about American and Chinese business interests, trade relations between the countries, and challenges for U.S. businesses and executives working in China. They also talked about legal and cultural obstacles to better cooperation. They answered questions from the audience. This event was part of a summit on China's current and future status in the global economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301775-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301775-2 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:19:18 GMT PORTION OF TRADE HEARING http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280094-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280094-1 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:48:21 GMT Former U.S. Trade Representatives talked about U.S. trade policy, including protectionism, competition, the effects of terrorism on trade, free trade zones, and agricultural trade policy. Mr. Katz moderated the panel. Following prepared remarks, the panelists responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175001-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175001-1 Sat, 08 Feb 2003 07:08:19 GMT Both Republican and Democratic former U.S. trade representatives talked about the issues and challenges of the current world trade situation. They also responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162521-1 Sat, 10 Feb 2001 01:47:19 GMT Charlene Barshefsky talked about her tenure as U.S. trade representative and the outlook for trade. She also talked about ongoing trade projects and negotiations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161384-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161384-1 Tue, 19 Dec 2000 23:52:57 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) National Press Club http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159887-1 Fri, 20 Oct 2000 20:28:03 GMT President Clinton signed and commented on the Africa Trade Bill. This legislation encourages trade and investment in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean basin. He described the benefits that free trade has already brought to the world, and how the future looks even brighter. Other speakers commended all of those involved in the process, and called for more U.S. help on such problems as AIDS. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157176-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157176-1 Fri, 19 May 2000 10:13:12 GMT International affairs experts and Congressmen briefed reporters on the importance of the Africa Trade Bill for sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean Basin, and the United States. They responded to media questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157247-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157247-1 Fri, 19 May 2000 05:06:23 GMT Committee members met to mark up legislation granting China normal trade relations. Topics under discussion were amendments to the legislation, human rights violations in China, and how to protect American markets from product dumping. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157198-1 Thu, 18 May 2000 07:13:08 GMT Witnesses testified about granting permanent normal trade relations to China. Among the issues discussed were the impacts of such a policy on the U.S. economy, human rights in China, and the importance of maintaining relations with China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156922-1 Thu, 04 May 2000 06:23:11 GMT Ms. Barshefsky spoke briefly about the importance of China's entry in the World Trade Organization as well as the normalization of trade relations between the United States and China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155688-1 Tue, 29 Feb 2000 03:46:36 GMT Vice President Abubakar and Ambassador Barshefsky talked about the Nigerian trade agreement. Following their remarks they responded to questions from the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155473-1 Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:44:54 GMT Secretary Albright testified about the State Department fiscal year 2001 budget proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155360-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155360-1 Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:06:41 GMT Witnesses testified about U.S. trade policies and participation in the World Trade Organization. Among the issues they addressed were trade relations with China, the impact of the global economy on the environment, and ways to ensure transparency in global markets. The hearings took place soon after a WTO conference in Seattle which failed to produce agreements on several issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155332-1 Fri, 11 Feb 2000 01:22:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155335-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155335-1 Thu, 10 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153991-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153991-1 Sun, 05 Dec 1999 19:11:55 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153909-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153909-1 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 19:00:11 GMT Administration officials talked to reporters about the upcoming World Trade Organization summit meeting in Seattle, especially the administration's priorities. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153871-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153871-1 Thu, 25 Nov 1999 01:36:35 GMT The U.S. Trade Representative talked to reporters about the upcoming World Trade Organization in Seattle and the U.S. goals for the summit. After her opening remarks she answered questions from the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153845-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153845-1 Wed, 24 Nov 1999 06:58:30 GMT Senators will hear testimony regarding U.S. relations with the World Trade Organization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153302-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153302-1 Sun, 07 Nov 1999 11:33:40 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152802-1 Wed, 13 Oct 1999 00:00:00 GMT Secretaries Glickman, Daley, and Ms. Barshefsky talked about the upcoming World Trade Organization meeting in Seattle, Washington. They focused on the 31 countries seeking entry into the World Trade Organization. They also talked about needed reform in the World Trade Organization that would open new markets and create equal trade tariffs around the globe. After their opening statements they answered questions from committee members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152431-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152431-1 Thu, 30 Sep 1999 02:22:04 GMT Ms. Barshefsky testified about negotiations to allow China to become a member of the World Trade Organization. She said that acceptance of China into the WTO will benefit American farmers and businesses. She stated that China will be accepted only on commercially meaningful terms, and there will be no special deal for China. She described WTO requirements of China including the elimination of China's trade quotas and removal of restrictions on American products and services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122461-1 Wed, 14 Apr 1999 01:38:11 GMT In the first panel, Senator Specter testified about the bill he created to put a tariff on steel dumping. Senator DeWine testified about the large number of jobs lost in Ohio due to steel dumping and the need for the legislation that he created to regulate steel dumping. Rep. Levin and Houghton also testified about steel dumping and legislation that they support to prevent it. In the second panel, Secretary Daley testified about the current steel market and the action that has been taken by the Clinton administration to correct the steel dumping problem. Ms. Barchefsky testified about the success the Clinton administration has had in reducing steel dumping, and the legislation the administration currently supports. In the third panel, industry representatives testified about effects that steel dumping has had on the American steel industry and steel workers, and they suggested actions to take. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121977-1 Wed, 24 Mar 1999 08:07:11 GMT Secretary Rubin testified that open trade and open markets at home and abroad are beneficial to the economy of the United States. Secretary Daley testified to the importance of the present plan of increasing exports from the United States. He also stated that it is necessary to prevent the U.S. from becoming the dumping ground of steel which is what the Commerce Department is working to prevent. He mentioned that the Commerce Department is working to fight corruption overseas. Ms. Barshefsky testified that the Clinton administration's agenda is committed to fair and open markets. She talked about five agreements created to promote open trade. Secretary Summers testified that the root of economic problems in other countries is excessive borrowing, and the remedy is not increasing taxes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119486-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119486-1 Tue, 26 Jan 1999 14:31:00 GMT The panelists talked about the condition of the global economy and its effect on U.S. trade and industry. The panelists asked Secretary Daley questions about trade. Secretary Rubin discussed the economic crisis around the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115069-1 Wed, 11 Nov 1998 02:07:00 GMT Members of the Clinton administration and other foreign policy experts testified before committee members regarding the United States' trade relations with China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108484-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108484-1 Thu, 09 Jul 1998 13:09:00 GMT Ms. Barshefsky delivered the commencement address at the American University Washington College of Law. She talked about the importance of international relations and open trade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106163-1 Wed, 27 May 1998 06:19:00 GMT Ms. Barshefsky talked about the ways in which the Clinton administration is working with other nations to improve the flow of trade during rapid technological advance. She also talked about the need for protection against piracy and other illegal activity against which the government needs to guard. Ms. Barshefsky said she advocated international standards to reflect new technology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105114-1 Wed, 06 May 1998 07:51:00 GMT Administration officials briefed reporters on the upcoming Summit of the Americas in Santiago, Chile. They examined the agenda for the summit on various issues, including legal issues, security issues, environmental issues and especially trade issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103712-1 Tue, 14 Apr 1998 02:43:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101841-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101841-1 Wed, 04 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Administration officials briefed reporters on the financial services agreement reached among 71 World Trade Organization nations in Geneva late on December 12. They stressed that it would both allow U.S. firms access to financial services markets around the world and it would make the international system more flexible and stable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97116-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97116-1 Mon, 15 Dec 1997 18:45:00 GMT After meeting with Vice President Gore on strategy to obtain congressional support for fast-track legislation, cabinet members talked briefly with reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95043-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95043-1 Fri, 07 Nov 1997 11:39:00 GMT After meeting with administration officials, Senator Daschle and other Senate Democrats announced their support for fast-track trade negotiating authority for the president. Both sides stressed that the administration is committed to worker rights, environmental and agricultural aspects of trade treaties as well as overall economic growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94698-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94698-1 Tue, 04 Nov 1997 01:00:00 GMT Subcommittee members heard testimony from members of Congress, labor and business leaders, and Ms. Barshefsky regarding the fast-track trade authority which would allow trade agreements to move rapidly through Congress. Ms. Barshefsky indicated that the White House is willing to endorse a compromise bill that attempts to bridge moderate Democrats and conservative Republicans on provisions in trade agreements regarding workers' rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92270-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92270-1 Wed, 01 Oct 1997 18:56:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony regarding the fast-track trade authority proposal legislation. The process allows the president to move trade agreements through Congress at a rapid pace by prohibiting additional amendments and requiring a vote within a certain time frame. Secretary Rubin and Ambassador Barshefsky explained the benefits of the process and urged its adoption. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91400-1 Thu, 18 Sep 1997 05:02:00 GMT After a formal event in which the president asked Congress to renew his fast-track negotiating authority, White House economic officials briefed reporters further on the importance such authority. Ms. Barshefsky and Mr. Sperling spoke about how fast-track authority will be used to negotiate with other nations and its impact on the U.S. economy. They also took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90696-1 Thu, 11 Sep 1997 09:35:00 GMT Administration officials reviewed the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico on the U.S. economy. They revealed the results of a three year study on the trade agreement and discussed its implications. The panel took questions from the press following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87804-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87804-1 Sat, 12 Jul 1997 06:28:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87761-1 Fri, 20 Jun 1997 20:03:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from administration officials on whether the U.S. should renew China's most favored nation trading status as the president has requested. They expressed their support for trade with China as a way toward bringing about change in Chinese domestic and foreign policies. Then a panel of representatives of various groups on both sides of the issue testified about why they support either position. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/86630-1 Wed, 11 Jun 1997 04:54:00 GMT Administration officials briefed reporters on the president's earlier announcement that he wanted to renew China's most favored nation status. They stressed that it was important to keep China engaged in world trade in order to improve the political situation in China. Mr. Toiv and Ms. Glynn took questions on other issues, including the abortion legislation in the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81443-1 Tue, 20 May 1997 09:22:46 GMT The 27th annual Washington conference of the Council of the Americas was titled, "Bridging the Gap to 2005: A Business-Government Dialogue." Secretary Albright discussed the U.S. foreign policy agenda, Assistant Secretary Davidow talked about U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America, and Mr. McLarty spoke in support of free trade. U.S. Trade Representative Barshefsky explored the balance between regional harmony and domestic industrial needs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80742-1 Mon, 28 Apr 1997 12:33:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from Charlene Barshefsky, the acting trade representative, President Clinton's nominee for the permanent position. She testified about a wide variety of trade issues, including trade deficits with Japan and China and the acceptance of Chile into NAFTA. She stressed that China will have to be more open to U.S. goods before it receives U.S. support for its membership in the World Trade Organization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78422-1 Sat, 01 Feb 1997 22:06:00 GMT On May 20 President Clinton issued an executive order extending China's Most Favored Nation trade status for one year. Congress has until August 31 to reverse this decision. The committee heard testimony on the subject. Some witnesses advocated permanent MFN status for China because of growing U.S. trade with Asia. Others objected to the status because of China's violation of U.S. intellectual property rights and of the human rights of Chinese citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72761-1 Fri, 07 Jun 1996 06:28:00 GMT Acting Trade Representative Barshevsky announced $3 billion in trade sanctions against China as a result of China's failure to satisfactorily enforce a 1995 agreement on intellectual property protection. Following her prepared remarks, she took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72040-1 Thu, 16 May 1996 06:10:00 GMT The panelists discussed United States trade to China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72262-1 Wed, 15 May 1996 12:02:00 GMT Ms. Barshefsky spoke about how the Clinton administration's trade policy fits into the overall plan for U.S. economic growth intothe next century. She then focused on the current trade dispute withJapan over automobile parts. After her remarks, she took questionsfrom the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65925-1 Tue, 27 Jun 1995 05:59:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60864-1 Fri, 14 Oct 1994 12:10:00 GMT Witnesses testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee in a roundtable format to asses U.S. foreign policy towards Asia. The discussion focused primarily upon the security situation in the Korean Peninsula. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57812-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57812-1 Thu, 16 Jun 1994 04:03:38 GMT