FEDERALhearing transcript

Joint Economic Committee Hearing on Digital Trade

Original title: THE DYNAMIC GAINS FROM FREE DIGITAL TRADE FOR THE U.S. ECONOMY

January 1, 2017

digital trade international commerce economy e-commerce globalization

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing gathered expert testimony to inform potential federal policy regarding international regulations and their impact on the U.S. economy.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Businesses

Companies engaged in international digital trade are subject to the regulatory and trade policies discussed.

Congressional Members

Committee members use the testimony to inform legislative decisions regarding trade policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The Joint Economic Committee held a hearing on September 12, 2017, to discuss the economic impact of free on the United States. The session included testimony from experts in economics, global regulatory policy, and e-commerce.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 12, 2017, in Room 216 of the Hart Senate Office Building.
The hearing was conducted by the Joint Economic Committee of the 115th Congress.
Four witnesses provided testimony: Daniel Griswold, Sean Heather, Nick Quade, and Daniel Alejandro Sepulveda.
The committee received written statements and responses to questions for the record from all four witnesses.
The hearing focused on the economic implications of free digital trade policies.

Why It Matters

This hearing gathered expert testimony to inform potential federal policy regarding international regulations and their impact on the U.S. economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine the economic gains and impacts associated with free for the U.S. economy.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included Daniel Griswold (Mercatus Center), Sean Heather (U.S. Chamber of Commerce), Nick Quade (Relay Networks, Inc.), and Daniel Alejandro Sepulveda (former U.S. State Department official).

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Discoveries

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Extensive Follow-up

The committee required a significant number of written responses to questions for the record from all witnesses, indicating a high level of technical inquiry.

Daniel Griswold Sean Heather Nick Quade Daniel Alejandro Sepulveda

Connected Entities

organizationJoint Economic Committee“Congressional committee hosting the hearing.”Map →

personDaniel Griswold“Witness, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center.”Map →

personMike Lee“Vice Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee and presiding Senator.”Map →

personSean Heather“Witness, Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.”Map →

personNick Quade“Witness, General Manager at Relay Networks, Inc.”Map →

personDaniel Alejandro Sepulveda“Witness, former U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Informatio”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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