Speakers included a formal consultant from the office of the u. S. Trade representative and member of the White House Council of economic advisors. From the American Enterprise institute, this is two hours. Well start again. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, im glad youre with us. Im alex pollock from the r street institute. And we welcome you on trade deficits and the Trump Administration. It goes without saying debates about trade, tariffs, other barriers to trade, balance of trade and payments and shifts in foreign exchanges, whether the flee of gold in old bays or reserves nominated in fiat currencies now have a long and controversial history in domestics and in politics. These debates feature the famous and essential contrast between the interests of producers on one side and those of consumers on the other, abiding asymmetry and pressures for adjustment between countries with persistent deficits like the u. S. Versus those with persistent surplus, germany for example. Naturally
Us. Im alex pollock from the r street institute. And we welcome you on trade deficits and the Trump Administration. It goes without saying debates about trade, tariffs, other barriers to trade, balance of trade and payments and shifts in foreign exchanges, whether the flee of gold in old bays or reserves nominated in fiat currencies now have a long and controversial history in domestics and in politics. These debates feature the famous and essential contrast between the interests of producers on one side and those of consumers on the other, abiding asymmetry and pressures for adjustment between countries with persistent deficits like the u. S. Versus those with persistent surplus, germany for example. Naturally throughout this is the desire of politicians to get and remain in office. Political economy is certainly the accurate term here. Discussions of trade deficits cannot be divorced from the International Monetary system, levels of Exchange Rates or role of the u. S. Dollar as the d
Public service by americas Cable Television companies. It is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. The American Enterprise institute here in washington, d. C. Posted a Panel Discussion on the impact of efforts to reduce the usa trade deficit. Following their presentations and rebuttals, panelists answered questions from the audience. There we go. Well start again. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, im glad youre with us. Im alex pollock from the r street institute. Its a pleasure for us to welcome you to this timely conference on trade deficits and the Trump Administration. It goes without saying debates about trade, tariffs, other barriers to trade, balance of trade and payments and shifts in foreign exchanges, whether the flow of gold in old days or reserves nominated in fiat currencies now have a long and controversial history in economics and in politics. These debates feature the famous and essential contrast between the interests of producers on one side and
Police responded to the new orleans Park Apartments tonight. The circumstances surrounding the death are unclear. We do know police are investigating. Were also working to get more information for you. Also tonight, a hero on the tracks. Good evening im jessica dean. Ukee washington has the night off. We are hearing from the Good Samaritan who saved a man from jumping on to the rails at a septa station. Eyewitness News Reporter david spunt is live in center city with this incredible story. David. Reporter jessica, what a story it is. Officials here at septa headquarters are praising this guy for his bravery and courage. I asked them about the rescue he said he would do it again tomorrow if he had to. The Surveillance Video yo shows a panicked wife trying to keep her husband from jumping on to the tracks. Authorities say he wanted to kill himself. Lucky i was there to help. Reporter out of the blue enter Philadelphia Resident Calvin Wilson. He was originally on the other side of the tra
Said he would do it again tomorrow if he had to. The Surveillance Video yo shows a panicked wife trying to keep her husband from jumping on to the tracks. Authorities say he wanted to kill himself. Lucky i was there to help. Reporter out of the blue enter Philadelphia Resident Calvin Wilson. He was originally on the other side of the tracks but made it over in just seconds to save the suicidal man. He tried to jump on the track i just tried to grab him and the first time i grabbed him, he kind of came out his coat little bit. But then again, you know, grabbed him again. Reporter wilson continued to grab the man doing Everything Possible to keep him away from the dangerous third rail. A rail that would have electrocuted both instantly. Wilson began begging the man to move away from the tracks. Talk to me. You know what i mean . Whats going on . Talk to meme focus on me. Come on lets get away from the tracks. He kept saying no, let me go, let me go. I want to kill myself. Reporter wilson