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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a virtual panel on infrastructure investment in the developing world. Panelists talked about the challenges and opportunities…

Former U.S. trade representatives who both served under Democratic and Republican presidents talked about trade policy and the agenda for the incoming Biden administration.

A group of former United States Trade representatives discussed the current global trading system. Senior CSIS advisor and former National Foreign Trade Council president William Reinsch mod…

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and former Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky, were interviewed at a Wall Street Journal CFO Network day-long forum. They discussed the logisti…

Michael Froman and Charlene Barshefsky talked about the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal and why they felt it was in the best interests of the U.S. They also spoke about o…

Former U.S. trade representatives from the George H.W. Bush and Clinton administrations talked about the 20th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Signed into law …

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 ad…

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 ab…

PORTION OF TRADE HEARING

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…

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.

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.

U.S Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky was the guest luncheon speaker at this National Press Club event. She talked about U.S trade policy, its history, and it’s future. She took quest…

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 p…

President Bill 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 benefit…

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 …

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…

United States Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky spoke briefly about the importance of China’s entry in the World Trade Organization as well as the normalization of trade relations bet…

Vice President Abubakar and Ambassador Barshefsky talked about the Nigerian trade agreement. Following their remarks they responded to questions from the media.

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 eco…