Subject: EVENT: TPP - Implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership for Global and Regional Stability -- November 19, 2015
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Join ASP on November 19, 2015 as we discuss the economic and national security implications of the TPP.

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** TPP: Implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership for Global and Regional Stability (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/tpp-implications-of-trans-pacific-partnership-for-global-and-regional-stability/)
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** Thursday November 19th, 2015
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** 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Location:

** American Security Project
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1100 New York Ave NW 7th Floor West Tower Washington, DC 20005 (http://inspiration.mailchimp.com)

Final negotiations on TPP concluded on October 5th, 2015 and the long-awaited trade deal now begins a 90-day waiting period before being brought for discussion and vote by the United States Congress.

TPP is a cornerstone of the Asia Pivot and includes 11 Pacific nations. Its implementation will increase US access to growing markets across the region while eliminating thousands of import tariffs and other barriers to free international trade. The deal also strengthens relationships between the US and vital partners including Japan, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Mexico.

Despite its strong economic and security benefits, TPP faces significant scrutiny in a politically divided congress. While fast-track trade authority removes threats of amendments and filibusters, its successful passage is far from certain.

This event will include a panel discussion featuring key leaders well versed in the economic and security impact of free trade from several TPP nations. The event will conclude with a keynote address from Representative Don Beyer (D, VA-8), former Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

The event will be live tweeted, using the hashtag #ASPTrade and will include an Event Review to be published on ASP’s website. Full video and audio recordings will also be made available via the website.
Lunch refreshments will be served from 12:00pm - 12:30pm.

** Please arrive by 12:00pm for registration.

The event will be begin promptly at 12:30pm.
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12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Panel Discussion
* Mr. Kanji Yamanouchi, Minister for Economic Affairs, Embassy of Japan
* Dr. Robert J. Shapiro, Co-founder and Chairman of Sonecon, LLC

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Keynote Address and Q & A

Keynote: Congressman Don Beyer
Moderator: Mr. Nelson Cunningham

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About the Keynote Speaker:

https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Donald_S_Beyer_Jr_ambassador.jpgCongressman Don Beyer (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/about/board-of-directors/congressman-donald-beyer/)  is serving his first term as the U.S. Representative from Virginia’s 8th District, representing Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and parts of Fairfax County. He serves on the Joint Economic Committee, the House Committee on Natural Resources, is Ranking Member on the Oversight Subcommittee to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and a member of the New Democrat Coalition.

Prior to joining the U.S. House of Representatives, Donald S. Beyer Jr. was sworn in as the United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein on August 5, 2009. He took up his duties in Bern on August 15, 2009 and left office on 29 April 2013

Congressman Beyer is a nationally recognized political, business and philanthropic leader. Over the last thirty years, he built a strong reputation in Virginia, where he grew a successful and reputable business, and spent eight years as Lieutenant Governor. Throughout his adult life, Congressman Beyer has been very active in Virginia and national politics. In 2008, he chaired the Transportation and Land Use working group of the Governor’s Virginia Commission on Climate Change. Before his nomination to be Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, he was asked by President-elect Barack Obama to lead the United States Department of Commerce Transition Team.

Congressman Beyer is also a member of the Board of Directors for the American Security Project.

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** Resources:
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National Security Leaders Back TPP (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/national-security-leaders-back-tpp/)

ISDS: An In-Depth Look at a Crucial Part of Free Trade (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/isds-an-in-depth-look-at-a-crucial-part-of-free-trade/)

Free Trade Agreement Roundup (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/free-trade-agreement-roundup/)
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