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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on U.S. Economic Strategy and Global Leadership
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing to discuss how the U.S. can use economic and trade tools to advance foreign policy goals. The discussion focused on countering the economic influence of nations like China and Russia, which use trade and energy policies to exert geopolitical pressure.
This hearing examines the strategic use of U.S. economic tools to counter foreign influence, which directly impacts international trade relations, global supply chains, and the competitive standing of U.S. interests abroad.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Department of State
The agency is tasked with implementing economic growth and energy policies as part of foreign statecraft.
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
The agency facilitates trade and development projects that align with U.S. foreign policy objectives.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
The department manages international financial affairs and economic policy tools.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 27, 2022, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The committee discussed the shift of geopolitical power toward geo-economic foundations in the 21st century.
- Chairman Menendez identified China's use of economic coercion, such as trade barriers against Lithuania, as a form of economic warfare.
- The committee examined how the U.S. can improve its position as an economic partner of choice for other nations.
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- The hearing included testimony from officials representing the Department of State, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and the Department of the Treasury.
- Written responses to follow-up questions from committee members were submitted by the witnesses for the record.
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Focus on Geo-economics
The committee is explicitly framing economic policy as a primary tool of national security rather than a secondary concern.
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