Washington Report, 2011-7 (Special Report: Asia-Pacific perspectives on the future of the World Trade System)

Abstract

Special Report: Asia-Pacific perspectives on the future of the World Trade System. The US Asia Pacific Council’s 8th Annual Washington Conference on May 23 featured an elite panel discussion, composed of trade ministers from leading Asia-Pacific nations and a highly respected US economist. The speakers explored developments in regional and global trade and considered issues that will challenge efforts to realize a more liberal trading order. The panelists included: Hon. Dr. Craig Emerson, MP, Minister of Trade, Australia; Hon. Tim Groser, MP, Minister of Trade, New Zealand; Hon. Dr. Mari Pangestu, Minister of Trade, Indonesia; and Dr. C. Fred Bergsten, Director, Peterson Institute for International Economics. They explored developments in regional and global trade and considered issues that will challenge efforts to realize a more liberal trading order in Asia. Dr. Charles E. Morrison, President, East-West Center, moderated the panel.