The US Asia Pacific Council's 8th Annual Washington Conference on May 23 featured an elite panel discussion, composed of trade ministers from leading Asia-Pacific nations and a highly respected US economist. The speakers explored developments in regional and global trade and considered issues that will challenge efforts to realize a more liberal trading order. The panelists included:

• Hon. Dr. Craig Emerson, MP, Minister of Trade, Australia
• Hon. Tim Groser, MP, Minister of Trade, New Zealand
• Hon. Dr. Mari Pangestu, Minister of Trade, Indonesia
• Dr. C. Fred Bergsten, Director, Peterson Institute for International Economics

The panel was moderated by:

• Dr. Charles E. Morrison, President, East-West Center