The Forum on Democracy & Trade : PUBLIC LEADERSHIP

The InterGovernmental Policy Advisory Committee was established by Congress.

Governors have written USTR to warn of the effect GATS may have on state government services.

AGs have requested greater federal-state consultations in the course of trade negotiations.

Cities and counties have warned of the consequences of both GATS and NAFTA.

These citizen commissions have increased public understanding of trade policy.

Associations legislative, executive and judicial officials have all written USTR about investment provisions in trade agreements.