Speaking Engagements
I am honored to be included in the upcoming discussion “U.S. Automotive Industry Needs Free Trade” at Heritage Foundation on October 23, 2018. Continue reading
Evelyn Suarez spoke at the U.S. Trade Policy Panel on WTO Participation and Potential Violation, presented by the International Trade and Investment Law Society. The panel discussion took place on April 2, 2018, at the American University Washington College… Continue reading
View the Global Value Chains event video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9OYDvYLCvY&feature=youtu.be
The global value chains (GVCs), which encompass all activities involved in the production of goods and services on a global scale, have a complex role in trade, productivity, and economic… Continue reading
From the American Association of Port Authorities:
AAPA Features Trade Policy for the Americas at the 2018 Spring Conference!
Trade policy will be featured of the opening afternoon of AAPA’s 2018 Spring Conference, March 20-21 in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Evelyn Suarez will be speaking at the upcoming Trade and Jobs: Exploring the Global Value Chains event on March 6, 2018, in Washington DC.
The global value chains (GVCs), which encompass all activities involved in the production of goods and services on a global scale, have a complex role in trade, productivity, and economic growth. As described in the Global Value Chain Development Report 2017, “today companies source parts, components and services from producers in multiple countries and in turn sell their output to firms and consumers worldwide.” While GVCs are seen as a vehicle for job creation, questions remain about the uneven distribution of these benefits – geographically, across industries, and socially.
Join us to hear a debate presenting opposing views on trade and GVCs, and how they affect employment, followed by a panel discussion featuring experts from the retail, automotive, agriculture, and services sectors, who will offer industry-specific examples and explore emerging trends, policies, and issues. Continue reading