Update on U.S.-Mid-East Trade Initiatives

09/15/2011

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WITA

The US government has committed to undertake a series of initiatives in support of the ‘Arab Spring’ developments in the Middle East and North Africa.  Our distinguished speakers will discuss what this means, bring us up to date on what has been done so far, and outline the broader vision for the region.  How will the US promote intra-regional integration in the Middle East and North Africa?  How can the U.S. and the EU work together?  How will the USG determine the top regional priorities for reform, investment, and trade liberalization? Panel: Miriam SAPIRO, Deputy USTR; Peggy PHILBIN, Deputy Director, US TDA; Jacqueline STRASSER, Deputy Chief of Staff & Senior Advisor to the President, OPIC. Moderator: Rick JOHNSTON, Sr. VP, In’tl Gov Affairs, Citigroup. With your Moderator: Rick JOHNSTON, Sr. VP, In’tl Gov Affairs, Citigroup.