Concern about the safety of products imported from China has added a new source of tension to U.S.-China trade relations. In this off-the-record conference call with National Committee members, three specialists offered their analysis of how the current issue has developed over the course of the last several months, examined dynamics within China that contributed to weaknesses in quality control and considered the potential for a legislative response on Capitol Hill.
at a glance
- Event Date: October 19, 2007
- Goal: Facilitating the exchange of ideas through educational exchanges & public education
- Type: Public Outreach
- Category: Politics & Security, Transnational Issues
- Keywords: Safety, Trade
Speakers: Charles W. Freeman III, Freeman Chair in China Studies, CSIS; Janis Lazda, International Trade and Economic Advisor, Senate Committee on Finance; Henry Levine, Senior Vice President, Stonebridge International.
