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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…

Former ambassadors representing the U.S., Canada and Mexico talked about the potential consequences of the U.S. exiting the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). All agreed that pulling…

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…

Chee Hwa Tung talked about trade and diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China. He focused on the strength of the partnership, international trade agreements, mutual investment strategies,…

Chinese President Hu Jintao spoke to a group of U.S. business executives. In his comments he stated that many U.S. companies get the greatest share of their profits from doing business in…

PORTION OF TRADE HEARING

Carla Hills and Lori Wallach discussed opposing views on NAFTA and Free Trade Agreements. They debated video clips of statements made by Senators Clinton and Obama and President Bush this…

Secretary Rice speaks about U.S. foreign policy, focusing on the Bush administration’s policies in the Americas and trade. She talked about the importance of free trade agreements, current…

President of the People’s Republic of China Hu Jintao made a public speech during his trip to Washington, D.C. at a dinner in his honor. During his remarks he talked about trade relations with…

Premier Wen addressed the U.S.-China Business Council. Topics included his meeting with President Bush, his personal philosophy, U.S.-China relations and trade, economic globalization, and the…

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.…

Chinese Vice President Hu Jintao talked about China’s relationship with the U.S., Taiwan, international terrorism, and other topics. While in Washington he has met with President Bush and with…

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.

Following a meeting with President Bill Clinton, current and former officials spoke to reporters about the meeting and about the need to grant permanent normal trade relations with China.…

Witnesses testified regarding lessons learned from the Asian economic crisis and the actions of the International Monetary Fund in resolving the crisis. They focused on the need for…

Commission members heard testimony about the causes of the U.S. trade deficit. Witnesses stated that the causes of the deficit are both structural and cyclical, that it fluctuates due to trade policy,…

The Trade Deficit Review Commission members heard testimony about the causes, effects, and possible solutions to the U.S. trade deficit. Witnesses described the trade balance, and explained…

U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills briefed reporters in the White House on the progress of the North American Free Trade Agreement. She discussed her meeting with President George H.W.…