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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…

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 …

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…

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.

Secretary Madeleine Albright testified about the State Department fiscal year 2001 budget proposal.

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…