Senate Hearing on U.S. Trade Policy in the Asia-Pacific Region
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
The hearing explores the U.S. government's strategy for international trade agreements, which directly impacts the regulatory environment for American businesses operating in Asia and the cost of imported goods for consumers.
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U.S. Businesses
Companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region are subject to the trade policies and agreements discussed in this hearing.
American Consumers
Changes in trade policy can influence the availability and cost of goods imported from the Asia-Pacific region.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 22, 2021, by the Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness.
- The primary subject was the strategic benefits of a multilateral approach to trade policy in the Asia-Pacific region.
- The hearing was the first of the 117th Congress for this specific subcommittee.
- Witnesses included representatives from the Asia Society Policy Institute, Stanley Black & Decker, Brandeis University, and the Atlantic Council.
- The hearing was conducted in a hybrid format, with some participants in person and others joining virtually via Webex.
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The hearing explores the U.S. government's strategy for international trade agreements, which directly impacts the regulatory environment for American businesses operating in Asia and the cost of imported goods for consumers.
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The hearing took place in 2021, but the document was printed by the Government Publishing Office in 2023.
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