Event Name:
Two Former USTRs Speak Out on the Direction of US Trade Policy

Where:
Polaris Suite, Ronald Reagan Building
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC  20004
202-312-1600

Map
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When:
June 05, 2009    8:30 am - 10:00 am

Cost
$45.00

Event Description
As the US Trade Representative under President Reagan, Clayton Yeutter moved the Uruguay Round from preparatory work into substantive negotiations and directed the negotiation of the US-Canada Free Trade Agreement. While serving President Bill Clinton as the USTR, Charlene Barshefsky was responsible for initial implementation of the NAFTA and Uruguay Round results, and propelled forward the substantive WTO accession negotiations for China. In their post-USTR work, both are deeply involved in international trade and investment issues, advising clients in the U.S. and abroad, and remain keen observers and frequent commentators on U.S. trade policy. The global economic crisis has put enormous political pressure on numerous governments to turn away from international trade obligations. A recent World Trade Organization report forecast at least a 9% drop in global trade in 2009 and warned of a possible surge in protectionism. With trade policy under the new Administration still evolving, these two experts share their thoughts on how the U.S. should steer its trade policy through these historically troubled waters.
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If you had previously registered for this event and would still like to attend, your special discounted rate is $20. To receive this discount you must print and fax this flier to WITA 202-312-1601, or call WITA at 202-312-1600. Please mention you were pre-registered for the original event.

Sponsors :
WITA

Event Speakers
Former U.S. Trade Representatives: Ambassador Clayton YEUTTER (1985-1988); Ambassador Charlene BARSHEFSKY (1997-2001)

Additional Event Information
Event held with the generous support of the International Gateway at the Ronald Reagan Building.

Please register by 5pm, Thursday June 4.

Reagan Building requires photo ID.

Contact phone * :
202-312-1600

Contact Email * :
events@wita.org

Registration deadline (MM/DD/YYYY) :
2009-06-04 00:00:00

Event Type
WITA Event