A panel discussion was held on free trade agreements. According to data cited by panel members, the impact of free trade is positive. Despite this data, perceptions of free trade agreements is negative. They talked about ways to build a more positive image of trade agreements with Americans. John Engler moderated.


This was the third panel, “Utilizing Free Trade Agreements,” at the 2008 National Summit on American Competitiveness held by the U.S. Deparment of Commerce at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago