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89.3 The Current and the Citizens League Present "Policy and a Pint: The China Tradeoff" July 10 at the Varsity Theater
Ambassador Alan Holmer and Minnesota Trade Office's Tony Lorusso
will discuss the complicated U.S.-China trade relationship
June 18, 2008
WHAT: On July 10, 89.3 The Current and the Citizens League will present the next installment of the popular Policy and a Pint series: "The China Tradeoff."
89.3 The Current host Steve Seel will moderate a discussion about the complicated U.S.-China trade relationship—and what it means for Minnesota. He will be joined Ambassador Alan Holmer, special envoy for China and the Strategic Economic Dialogue, Tony Lorusso, executive director of the Minnesota Trade Office.
About Policy and a Pint
"Policy and a Pint" is an ongoing series co-sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio's 89.3 The Current and Citizens League. The series' goal is to provide an informal setting for the public to come and discuss important policy issues with community leaders and thinkers.
About Ambassador Alan Holmer
Ambassador Alan Holmer is special envoy for China and the Strategic Economic Dialogue. He was deputy U.S. trade representative under President Ronald Reagan, ran the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy programs at the Commerce Department, chaired the international trade practice at a major international law firm, and most recently was President and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
About Executive Director Tony Lorusso
Tony Lorusso was appointed in November 2003 as executive director of the Minnesota Trade Office, the state's official export development arm. Under Lorusso's direction, the Minnesota Trade Office also is the lead agent for the Minnesota-China Partnership, a new broad-based, statewide strategy to enhance Minnesota's relationship with China.
WHEN: Thursday, July 10. Doors at 5:30 p.m.; program is 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: Varsity Theater, 1308 4th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN
TICKETS: $10; $5 for students with valid ID Appetizers from the Loring Pasta Bar included in ticket price. Tickets can be reserved on the Citizens League Web site: http://citizensleague.org/events/upcoming/.
Press Contacts:
Christina Schmitt
Minnesota Public Radio
651-290-1449
cschmitt@mpr.org
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