IPS Mandate for Change Election Series: Trade & Globalization October 23, 2008

Political candidates who spoke out against “free trade” made great gains in the 2006 elections. During this year’s primary season, Democratic contenders put the issue back in the spotlight, with Senator Barack Obama and his opponents vowing to make significant changes in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other unpopular trade deals. But will trade and globalization be factors in the general election? Thus far, the Presidential debates have all but ignored the issue. And if Obama wins the Presidency, how far would he go to change our global economic policies to support workers, communities, and the environment? Could we expect a dramatic shift -- or a repeat of the Clinton Era trade deals?

Featuring:

* Thea Lee, Policy Director and Chief International Economist at the AFL-CIO
* Sarah Anderson, Director, Global Economy Program, IPS
* Andy Gussert, National Director, Citizens Trade Campaign

Moderator: John Cavanagh, Director, IPS

Please RSVP to Adwoa Masozi at [email protected].

Official Website: http://www.ips-dc.org/events/683