Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Froman

As our centennial series continues, Michael Froman, president of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and former U.S. trade representative in the Obama administration, explores the history of American trade policies and the swings since the early 20th century between free trade and protectionism. 

“Liberation Day” arrived at the White House and President Donald Trump, as promised, slapped sweeping tariffs on the world. But what comes next may be less predictable — especially for tech. From the TikTok sale to digital services taxes, tech issues are now a bargaining chip as countries negotiate with the Trump administration to ease tariffs. On POLITICO Tech, host Steven Overly chats with Michael Froman, the president of the Council on Foreign Relations and former U.S. trade representative, about what Liberation Day could mean for Silicon Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump's America First policy has reignited a debate that has shaped U.S. history for centuries: Should America lead on the world stage, or should it pull back and focus on problems at home? In this episode, Hillari Lombard sits down with Charles Kupchan—senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, professor at Georgetown, and author of Isolationism: A History of America's Efforts to Shield Itself from the World—to unpack the past, present, and future of American isolationism.This episode is a good-faith attempt to understand what America First really means—not just as a campaign slogan, but as a governing philosophy. Whether you support it, fear it, or are just trying to make sense of it, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Resources that informed this episode:Isolationism: A History of America's Efforts to Shield Itself From the World | Council on Foreign RelationsSupporting Ukraine Is in Trump's Interest by Michael Froman & Charles A. Kupchan - Project SyndicateTrump Is Right That Pax Americana Is Over - The AtlanticThe Past and Future of American Isolationism | Council on Foreign Relations---Charles A. Kupchan is Professor of International Affairs in the School of Foreign Service and Government Department at Georgetown University, and Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. From 2014 to 2017, Kupchan served as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council in the Obama White House. He was also Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council during the first Clinton administration. His most recent books are Anchoring the World: International Order in the Twenty-First Century (2021), Isolationism: A History of America's Efforts to Shield Itself from the World (2020), No One's World: The West, the Rising Rest, and the Coming Global Turn (2012), and How Enemies Become Friends: The Sources of Stable Peace (2010). His forthcoming book is Bringing Order to Anarchy: Governing the World To Come.

On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with the China Development Forum, including China's messaging to foreign investors, revisiting the Mintz raids as five detained employees are finally released, no updates on a Xi-Trump meeting, and news in the EV space. From there: The US plans to revive shipbuilding capacity, the likely disruption if the US adopts the USTR recommendations to counter Chinese dominance, Michael Froman writes that China has remade the international system, and a few more thoughts on the CK Hutchison deal. At the end: Rumors swirl around He Weidong and others in the PLA, what the noise might signal, and news of a deep-sea cable cutter is accompanied by a reminder that China constructs and protects deep sea cable like no other.

Liana Fix, CFR fellow for Europe, and Charles A. Kupchan, CFR senior fellow and professor of international affairs at Georgetown University, sit down with James M. Lindsay on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to discuss Trump's evolving policy toward Ukraine.   Mentioned on the Episode:    Scott Bessent, “Economic Partnership Will Protect the Ukrainian People and the US Taxpayer,” Financial Times   Heidi Crebo-Rediker, “The Art of a Good Deal: Ukraine's Strategic Economic Opportunity for the United States,” CFR.org   Rush Doshi, “The Trump Administration's China Challenge,” Foreign Affairs   Liana Fix, “Partners in Peacemaking: How the United States and Europe Can End the War in Ukraine," CFR.org    Michael Froman and Charles A. Kupchan, “Supporting Ukraine Is in Trump's Interest,” Project Syndicate  For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/trumps-peace-plan-ukraine-liana-fix-charles-kupchan

Michael Froman — former U.S. Trade Representative, Deputy National Security Advisor and current president of the Council on Foreign Relations — joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to discuss the state of affairs in the world that Trump is stepping into, how world leaders are watching and reacting to Trump's every word and what he thinks Trump will do differently than Biden in global hot spots like Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel, and yes… Greenland. Eugene Daniels is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Michael Froman is the president of the Council on Foreign Relations. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.  Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the US election looms, President Joe Biden has announced huge new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other green tech goods. Gideon Rachman sits down with Michael Froman, former US trade representative and the president of America's Council on Foreign Relations, to discuss the widening of protectionism in the US and globally, and the dangers this could bring.Clip: PBSFree links to read more on this topic: Joe Biden and Donald Trump battle to prove who can be toughest on ChinaAmerica is pulling up the drawbridgeChinese competition a ‘defining challenge' for EU companiesVolkswagen warns Brussels against raising tariffs on Chinese electric carsSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Audrey Tinline. Sound design is by Breen TurnerRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Palestinians have been marking the 76th anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, when more than 700,000 were expelled or fled during Israel's War of Independence in 1948. This year's observations come amid acute pain for both, since the October 7th massacres in Israel, and the mass death and destruction in Gaza. Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh joins the show, to talk about this and brings us her report on her visit with injured children in Doha.  Also for today's show: Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations; Geoff Duncan, Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor; Frank Bruni, Author, “The Age of Grievance”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evelyn Farkas is a former official of the US Defense Department and head of the McCain Institute. She joins Bianna Golodryga from Kyiv, which was struck by Russian missile strikes for the first time in six weeks yesterday, to talk about the feeling on the ground among Ukrainians and the support of the United States.  Also on today's show: Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations; Rodrigo García, Film Director / Son of Gabriel García Márquez; actor Ian McKellen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China's auto business is booming, with electric vehicles filling roads around the world.  Phil Lebeau with a surprising report on global demand from South America. The Commerce Department will investigate national security risks from “connected autos” that have parts manufactured in China or other countries of concern.  Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman describes the potential risks to Americans' data.The Anti-Defamation League's Jonathan Greenblatt discusses new data that shows 24% of Americans harbor antisemitic prejudice, a number showing a concerning rise. Plus, Emily Wikins on the averted government shutdown, Oprah departs the WW board at a tough time for the weight-loss company and Wendy's clarifies dynamic pricing. Emily Wilkins - 02:21Phil Lebeau - 13:49Michael Froman - 17:19Jonathan Greenblatt - 24:50 In this episode:Michael Froman, @MikeFromanJonathan Greenblatt, @JGreenblattADLJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The Disney board is in real danger of getting voted out thanks to the Nelson Peltz-led proxy war. Peltz outlines the reasons some of the Disney board NEED TO GO, and he doesn't hold back! Remember kids: VOTE BLUE! ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 ➡️ Gaming News: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A7VIqE3r5MQkFgL9nifNc Additional Context: In the high-stakes drama reminiscent of a prime-time television showdown, Disney finds itself in the throes of a turbulent proxy war led by Nelson Peltz, the formidable activist investor and founding partner of Trian Fund Management. This corporate saga unfolds as Peltz mounts a strategic assault on the entertainment behemoth's boardroom, nominating himself and an ally for board seats in a bold bid to steer the iconic company towards a more prosperous course. The epicenter of this confrontation is Peltz's critique of Disney's current trajectory, spotlighting concerns over the company's financial performance, strategic direction, and governance. With Trian Fund Management wielding approximately $3 billion in Disney shares, Peltz's campaign is not a mere skirmish but a significant battle for control and influence over the future of one of the world's most beloved media conglomerates. The crux of Peltz's argument pivots on what he perceives as Disney's underwhelming performance and missed opportunities, particularly in revitalizing its creative franchises, bolstering the profitability of its streaming services, and navigating the digital transformation of ESPN. These critiques come at a critical juncture for Disney, amidst efforts to implement a sweeping restructuring plan aimed at addressing some of the very issues Peltz underscores. Peltz's arsenal includes a pointed critique of Disney's board composition and leadership decisions, notably targeting board members Maria Elena Lagomasino and Michael Froman for ouster due to their tenure and decisions which, in his view, have not aligned with shareholder interests. The narrative Peltz weaves is one of a company at a crossroads, requiring fresh perspectives and renewed focus to unlock its untapped potential and restore its former glory. In response to these broadsides, Disney has marshaled its defenses, emphasizing its commitment to strategic growth, shareholder value enhancement, and the meticulous search for CEO Bob Iger's successor. The company underscores recent initiatives aimed at streamlining operations, cutting costs, and investing in core areas such as streaming services, theme parks, and film studios to drive future growth and profitability. As shareholders and observers alike await the April 3 showdown at Disney's annual shareholder meeting, the contours of this proxy battle paint a picture of a company grappling with the challenges of transformation in an ever-evolving media landscape. The outcome of this contest may well shape Disney's strategic direction for years to come, heralding a new chapter in its storied history or reaffirming the current leadership's vision for the future​​​​​​. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitt

Ambassador Michael Froman served as United States trade representative under President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017. Today, he's the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, a nonpartisan organization and think tank that aims to help leaders and citizens better understand the world and the foreign policy decisions facing the U.S. and other countries.Ambassador Froman joined host Andrew Kaufmann and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Ken Hersh for an insightful discussion on his experiences as a member of President Obama's cabinet, the benefits of trade, and the dangers of isolationism.Hear more from Ambassador Froman on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the Bush Center.

The Council on Foreign Relations is truly the power behind the throne of American politics, and has been for over a century. Richard Haass, the head of the CFR, is stepping down in June — but fear not, his replacement, Michael Froman, will continue the CFR's influence over Washington, leading the United States into the ... The post CFR Leadership Changing Hands — Not Policy   appeared first on The New American.

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:02) > In this episode of the Future of America podcast, McKinsey senior partner Andre Dua talks with Michael Froman, Mastercard's vice chairman and president for strategic growth, about the challenges of financial inclusion and the opportunities to build “financial health and wellness” for all Americans, as well as how businesses can follow through on their commitments to sustainable, inclusive growth.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

In this episode of the Future of America podcast, McKinsey senior partner Andre Dua talks with Michael Froman, Mastercard's vice chairman and president for strategic growth, about the challenges of financial inclusion and the opportunities to build “financial health and wellness” for all Americans, as well as how businesses can follow through on their commitments to sustainable, inclusive growth. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:02) >

What lessons can we learn from the pandemic to make our health systems more resilient to future shocks? Speakers: Helen Clark, former New Zealand Prime Minister who co-chairs the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response; Matt Hancock, former UK Secretary of State for health; Michael Froman, Strategic Growth and Vice Chairman of MasterCard; Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, India; Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What lessons can we learn from the pandemic to make our health systems more resilient to future shocks?Speakers:Helen Clark, former New Zealand Prime Minister who co-chairs the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response; Matt Hancock, former UK Secretary of State for health;Michael Froman, Strategic Growth and Vice Chairman of MasterCard; Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, India;Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael Froman has had an extraordinary career. After serving in the Department of the Treasury under President Clinton, he became the head of personnel for the 2008 Obama-Biden transition team and later served as a White House deputy national security advisor and as the U.S. Trade Representative. In this episode of Transition Lab, host David Marchick asks Froman for an inside look at the world of vetting, selecting and appointing key presidential personnel. They discuss how Froman got involved in transition planning, the lessons his experience holds for future administrations and President Obama’s personnel strategy.

Host Felix Thompson gives a breakdown of the major stories in trade and trade finance news this week. According to new data, French financial institutions have the most robust policies in place when it comes to eliminating support for coal projects. A wide range of topics were discussed at the annual GTR Asia event, which was held virtually last week, as the trade finance sector reflected on the impact of Covid-19 on the region, and a string of fraud scandals in the Singaporean commodity sector. Elsewhere at the event, Michael Froman, vice-chairman of strategic growth at Mastercard, gave his take on just how global we can expect the future of trade to be. We have more on the UK striking a free trade agreement with Japan, the first deal of its kind since it exited the EU. Reporter Maddy White also gives a closer analysis, after a new Verisk Maplecroft report showed an increase in modern slavery risks across key manufacturing markets in Asia.  Music credit to Kevin MacLeod for his track Loopster, taken from incompetech.com. Licensed under creative commons by attribution 3.0 license. Further music credit to Sunrise Drive by South London HiFi. Licensed under creative commons Attribution 4.0 License. Music promoted by CopyrightFree.org

Former USTR Michael Froman joins to discuss how the Obama administration tackled China and the World Trade Organization.

Former USTR Michael Froman joins to discuss how the Obama administration tackled China and the World Trade Organization.

Former USTR Michael Froman joins to discuss how the Obama administration tackled China and the World Trade Organization.

Ambassador Mike Froman, former United States Trade Representative in the Obama Administration, is back with his thoughts on the current trade environment, with an insider's view on the Trump Administration's strategies as they relate to China and global trade. Some of his answers might surprise you!

From the Treasury Department to Citi, from W.H. to Mastercard, Amb. Michael Froman has truly had such a diverse range of work experiences across the public and private sectors. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Amb. Froman and focus more on his career after W.H. Amb. Froman served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet as the U.S. trade representative from June 2013 to January 2017. He is a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations; vice chairman and president, strategic growth, at Mastercard; and James R. Schlesinger distinguished professor at the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs. He worked to open foreign markets for U.S. goods and services, enforce America’s rights in the global trading system, and foster development through trade. We also made a short video of the interview that highlights some of the most fascinating ideas Amb. Froman talked about, so make sure to check it out in addition to our full audio episode! Please visit youtu.be/ykeVmYrW6DA. For more information, please visit policypunchline.com

Mar. 1 was the deadline for U.S.-China trade negotiations, making it so timely for us to discuss trade issues and policies. It's an honor for Policy Punchline to present our interview with Amb. Michael Froman, who will explain how trade negotiations happen, the advantages of multi-lateral trade deals, prospects of U.S.-China relations, Pres. Trump's underlying philosophy for trade... Amb. Froman served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet as the U.S. trade representative from June 2013 to January 2017. He is a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations; vice chairman and president, strategic growth, at Mastercard; and James R. Schlesinger distinguished professor at the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs. He worked to open foreign markets for U.S. goods and services, enforce America’s rights in the global trading system, and foster development through trade. We also made a short video of the interview that highlights some of the most fascinating ideas Amb. Froman talked about, so make sure to check it out in addition to our full audio episode! Please visit https://youtu.be/ykeVmYrW6DA. For more information, please visit policypunchline.com

Michael Froman says that more government borrowing from the new tax plan will likely boost the U.S. trade gap despite Trump's wishes. The former U.S. trade chief discusses why trade becomes a scapegoat for economic anxieties, the consequences of pulling out of TPP and why trade deficits aren't necessarily a bad thing.

Michael Froman, the former U.S. Trade Representative, talks with David Axelrod about why technology and not free trade poses the biggest threat to middle class jobs and wages in America; what the U.S. stands to lose by withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement; and why American workers will be harmed by Donald Trump’s global trade policies.

Andy Slavitt, the former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, says politicians must make progress on the health-care bill, without pride of authorship. Prior to that, Neil Dutta, Renaissance Macro's head of U.S. economics, says animal spirits are returning to America, but not in Europe. Bob Haber, Proficio Capital Partners' founder, says he's sitting on the sidelines for private equity. Finally, Michael Froman, a former U.S. Trade representative, says several TPP countries want to move ahead on the deal without the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Andy Slavitt, the former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, says politicians must make progress on the health-care bill, without pride of authorship. Prior to that, Neil Dutta, Renaissance Macro's head of U.S. economics, says animal spirits are returning to America, but not in Europe. Bob Haber, Proficio Capital Partners' founder, says he's sitting on the sidelines for private equity. Finally, Michael Froman, a former U.S. Trade representative, says several TPP countries want to move ahead on the deal without the U.S.

Michael Froman, a former U.S. trade representative and distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the future of global trade, TPP and renegotiating NAFTA. Axel Merk, president of Merk Investments, discusses the economic recovery and why the Fed is behind the curve. Joe Mysak, an editor for the Bloomberg Briefs Municipal Market newsletter, says Illinois' revenue is experiencing a February freefall. Finally, Ian Wishart, a European government reporter at Bloomberg, says the E.U. is taking a hard line towards Theresa May on Brexit talks.

In one of his first actions as President, Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that put the final death nail in the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (T.P.P.) this week.  My guests today will discuss what was in the T.P.P., what the U.S. will be missing out on by backing out of the T.P.P., and why Trump's decision just opened a window for China to become the dominant player in the Pacific Rim.   I'll talk with the outgoing U.S. Trade Ambassador Michael Froman who negotiated the Trans-Pacific Partnership on behalf of the U.S., and then I'll talk with two leading economists who both served as the Chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisors. Prof. Austan Goolsbee, served as Chairman of the C.E.A. under President Barack Obama, and Prof. Martin Felstein held that position under President Ronald Reagan, but they BOTH agree that free trade is a net win for the U.S. and the demise of the T.P.P. is a terrible loss opportunity for America. If you enjoyed today’s podcast, then follow Prof. Austan Goolsbee at @Austan_Goolsbee and Amb. Michael Froman at @MikeFroman.  You can read many articles by Prof. Martin Feldstein at www.nber.org/felstein, and articles and research by Prof. Austan Goolsbee are at www.faculty.chicagobooth.edu/austan.goolsbee. Today's podcast is sponsored by Decode DC, the podcast that gives you an honest look into how politics affects your life.  I've been a fan of Decode DC since been before they become a sponsor so I highly recommend checking them out.  Subscribe to Decode DC on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please subscribe to Kickass News on iTunes and take a moment to take our listener survey at www.podsurvey.com/KICK. And support the show by donating at www.gofundme.com/kickassnews. Visit www.kickassnews.com for more fun stuff.

This week's guest on Open Mic is Ambassador Michael Froman.  The Obama administration stands ready to ratify the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership, but following this month's elections, congressional leaders appear unwilling to take up the multi-lateral trade deal. In this week's interview Ambassador Froman responds to critics of the plan who see trade agreements as a scapegoat for job losses instead of a stimulus for economic growth and job creation. Froman discusses the Chinese led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and outlines trade talks this week with Chinese leaders. Jeff NalleyUSTR Ambassador Michael Froman

Om en ständigt friare handel, som skulle göra alla rikare. Men har det blivit så? Hör röster från Degerfors, Chicago och Kumla om jobb på export, prylar på import och stoltheten i att tillverka en TV. Vi börjar i USA, med Rick, en pensionerad fabriksarbetare som Konflikts Ivar Ekman träffade utanför hans forna arbetsplats, kakfabriken Nabisco i utkanten av Chicago tidigare i år. Vi träffade också Donald Trump-väljare som är arga på Kina, som de menar rånar USA. Dessa väljare uttrycker kärnan av den fräna kritik som riktas mot frihandel i den amerikanska presidentvalskampanjen - en kritik som tog ett stort steg mot att omsättas i protektionistisk politik när Donald Trump blev Republikanernas enda presidentkandidat.Men USA - det är ju ett land som ju länge varit helt centralt i att driva på en öppnare världshandel. Varför har kritiken där blivit så hård? Har kritikerna en poäng med sin kritik? Ja, enligt helt färsk forskning från en grupp ekonomer ledda av den respekterade professorn David Autor på Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Politikerna har helt enkelt lovat något som inte varit sant. David Autor intervjuades av Brett Ascarelli.Vad säger då den amerikanska politiska ledningen om det här misslyckandet? Häromveckan fick Sverige storfint frihandelsbesök i form av Michael Froman, som är amerikansk USTR, US Trade Representative - en post som närmast kan översättas som handelsminister. Froman var framförallt i Stockholm för att träffa Cecilia Malmström på en konferens om frihandelsavtalet TTIP i LO-borgen, men gjorde också ett snabbt besök på ett företag i Hammarby Sjöstad, där vi fångade honom för ett kort samtal.Hur ser det då ut i Sverige? Vi kan inte garantera ett jobb i en specifik fabrik, men däremot måste vi garantera jobb, med hjälp av omställning och utbildning så säger den svenska handelsministern Ann Linde. Och få länder i världen sjunger frihandelns lov som man gör här. Men hur går det i praktiken? Är folk mer förbannade än vad etablissemanget här intalar sig? Konflikts Kristian Åström åkte till bruksorten Degerfors i Värmland.Gäster i studion är Christofer Fjellner, EU-parlamentariker för Moderaterna, och ekonomen och författaren Stefan de Vylder, som länge och på djupet betraktat och skrivit om världsekonomin.Programledare och producent: Ivar Ekman ivar.ekman@sverigesradio.seProducent: Kristian Åström kristian.astrom@sverigesradio.se 

This week's Open Mic features U.S. Trade Ambassador Michael Froman and Kevin Kester, a California beef producer and vice president of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. In this interview, Froman and Kester layout what they say are the short- and long-term advantages of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Ambassador Froman talks about the effect TPP will have on China and potential consequences of failing to ratify the trade deal. Froman and Kester also preview the next round of trade discussions with Europe in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership talks later this month in New York. Jeff NalleyUS Trade Ambassador Michael Froman and Kevin Kester, VP NCBAFromanKester.JPG

Michael Froman was sworn in as the 11th United States Trade Representative (USTR) on June 21, 2013. As USTR, he is President Obama’s principal advisor, negotiator and spokesperson on international trade and investment issues.Ambassador Froman leads the Office of the United States Trade Representative in its work to open global markets for U.S. goods and services, enforce America’s rights in the global trading system, and foster development through trade. Key initiatives ongoing under his leadership are negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement in the Asia Pacific; the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the European Union; negotiation of agreements on services, information technology and trade facilitation at the World Trade Organization; and monitoring and enforcement U.S. trade rights, including through the Interagency Trade and Enforcement Center (ITEC).Prior to becoming USTR, Ambassador Froman served at the White House as Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs, where he was responsible for coordinating policy on international trade and finance, energy security and climate change, and development and democracy issues. He served as the U.S. Sherpa for the G20 and G8 Summits, and staffed the President for the APEC Leaders Meetings. In addition, he chaired or co-chaired the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, the Transatlantic Economic Council, the U.S.-India CEO Forum and the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum. Prior to joining the Obama Administration, Ambassador Froman served in a number of roles at Citigroup and as a Senior Fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations and a Resident Fellow at the German Marshall Fund. In the 1990’s, Ambassador Froman spent seven years in the U.S. Government. He served as Chief of Staff and as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Eurasia and the Middle East at the U.S. Department of Treasury. He also worked at the White House, where he served as a Director for International Economic Affairs at the National Security Council and National Economic Council. Ambassador Froman received a bachelor’s degree in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University, a doctorate in International Relations from Oxford University and law degree from Harvard Law School, where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. He was born in California. He, his wife, Nancy Goodman, and their two living children, Benjamin and Sarah, reside in Washington, D.C.

South Africa's suspension from the African Growth and Opportunity Act is to be lifted. This after the arrival of the first US frozen chicken in South Africa last week. Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies says the US Trade Representative, Michael Froman, will recommend that President Barak Obama lifts the suspension. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Trade and Industry Minister Davies

The Atlantic Council hosts its first TPP-focused public event in Washington, DC since the successful conclusion of negotiations. US Trade Representative Michael Froman and Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the US Department of State Daniel R. Russel discuss what the Trans-Pacific Partnership means for US economic and strategic leadership and the … Continue reading US Trade Representative Michael Froman on The Road Ahead for TPP →

The United States is pursuing a robust, 21st century trade agenda. Between the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), the US is seeking to create free trade with countries representing two thirds of global GDP. Join US Trade Representative Michael Froman for a discussion of what these trade agreements mean for jobs, growth, and US competitiveness in an increasingly globalized economy. Michael Froman, Steve Clemons

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a secret international treaty designed to give corporations power over governments; it is labeled as a "free trade agreement". The TPP will likely allow corporate control of the Internet, endanger food safety, increase medicine costs, remove environmental laws, prohibit financial regulations, and almost certainly would force the United States to give tax money to private corporations if our democracy creates laws that interfere with corporate profits. The Obama administration aims to have it signed into law by the end of 2013. *Full text of draft Intellectual Property Chapter (text as of August 30, 2013), released by Wikileaks on November 13, 2013. Sources of Clips Presented in This Episode YouTube Video: "The Top Secret Deal Between 11 Countries That Will Affect Your Lives" by Lee Camp, episode #186 of the Moment of Clarity series, November 14, 2012. Lee Camp is an angry comedian who has blessed the world with his 5 minute Moment of Clarity videos, which tackle all the horrible problems of the world with justified anger, passion, and lots of laughs. Check him out. The link above his to his episode on the Trans Pacific Partnership. YouTube Video: "Conversations with Great Minds: Lori Wallach on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, part 1" by Thom Hartmann, RT: The Big Picture, July 16, 2012. Provides the history of Global Trade Watch and Lori Wallach's interest in trade agreements. Examples of American laws being circumvented with trade agreements, including the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). YouTube Video: "Conversations with Great Minds: Lori Wallach on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, part 2" by Thom Hartmann, RT: The Big Picture, July 16, 2012. Details from the leaked chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. What is the difference between a treaty and an agreement? A treaty must be agreed to by 2/3 of the Senate; an agreement only needs a simple majority. The Trans-Pacific Partnership will create tribunals that will allow corporations to sue governments if the governments enact laws that interfere with corporate profits. Video with transcript: "A Corporate Trojan Horse: Obama Pushes Secretive TPP Trade Pact, Would Rewrite Swath of U.S. Laws" by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzales, Democracy Now!, October 4, 2013. Interview with Lori Wallach, director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch. Details from the leaked chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. What is "fast track"? Basically, fast tracking the TPP would involve Congress handing their power to approve treaties to the Executive Branch and would essentially eliminate any public role in trade negotiations. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="175"] Michael Froman, U.S. Trade Representative, sounds like Dick Cheney, dead inside[/caption] Video with transcript: "Obama-Backed Trans Pacific Partnership Expands Corporate Lawsuits Against Nations for Lost Profits" by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzales, Democracy Now!, June 6, 2013. Details on the tribunal system that will allow corporations to sue governments for lost profits. Sound clip of Michael Froman, the United States Trade Representative who is negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership on behalf of the United States. Video with transcript: "Breaking '08 Pledge, Leaked Trade Doc Shows Obama Wants to Help Corporations Avoid Regulations" by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzales, Democracy Now!, June 14, 2012. Interview with Lori Wallach, director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch. An agreement was made to publish the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership four years after completion. Sound clip of a corporate tool giving former U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk a fake award for pushing the TPP, which the corporate tool says will provide companies with expanded profits despite what the citizens think. Video with transcript: "Trans Pacific Partnership Could Damage Australia" by Kerry Brewster, Lateline, October 10, 2013. Australian news segment highlighting the Trans-Pacific Partnerships dangers to Australian citizens. Canada is being sued for their fracking moratorium. TPP would extend the length of pharmaceutical patents, thereby delaying cheaper generics. Music In this Episode Intro and Exit Music: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio) YouTube Video: "TPP = Corporate Power Tool of the 1%" by Public Citizen, May 7, 2012. YouTube Video: "Stop the TPP (English Version)" by Jeremy Malcolm, September 30, 2013. Links to Additional Information About the Trans Pacific Partnership PDF: The leaked chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Public Citizen's Trans Pacific Partnership Information Website Simply the best resource available for finding information on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Upcoming TPP Meetings, Office of the United States Trade Representative website. A Pacific Trade Deal by The Editorial Board of the New York Times, November 5, 2013. An endorsement of the Trans-Pacific Partnership YouTube video: "Secretary Clinton on Delivering on the Promise of Economic Statecraft" by the US State Department, November 17, 2012. Hillary Clinton gives a speech to promote the Trans-Pacific Partnership.  Financial Industry Paid Millions to Obama Aide by Jeff Zeleny, New York Times, April 3, 2009 Michael Froman, now the United States Trade Representative, used to work at Citigroup and was paid at least $7.4 million. 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