U.S.-Africa Trade

During a joint hearing of the International Relations Committee’s Subcommittee on Africa and the Subcommittee on International Economic Poli… read more

During a joint hearing of the International Relations Committee’s Subcommittee on Africa and the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade, members head testimony from government and other trade experts on U.S.-Africa trade relations. Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jeffery Lang said African growth has fallen dramatically over the last few years because of barriers such as high trade tariffs, which are much higher than other developing nations. He said that opening up Africa to the global market is the key to helping Africa become a continent with competitive countries. close

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Program ID:
81481-1
Category:
House Committee
Format:
House Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 21, 1997 | 10:54pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 16, 1997 | 2:53am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • May 21, 1997 | 10:54pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 22, 1997 | 4:17am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 23, 1997 | 4:42pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 24, 1997 | 2:08pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 16, 1997 | 2:53am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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