The endless war: Laos is one of only three countries with which the United States has not normalized trade relations; as the U.S. Congress convenes with the prospect of an upgrade, a divided Lao community takes its continuing fight to Capitol Hill
Author(s):
England, Vaudine; Lawrence, Susan V
Format:
Magazine article
Citation:
Far Eastern Economic Review, Volume 167, Issue 35 (9/2/2004). pp. 13-Dec.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Examines arguments by proponents and opponents of NTR legislation, focusing on domestic US political aspects and potential benefits to Laos of change in US commercial policy. Effect of lower US tariffs on Laotian exports, Laos' poor human rights record, and opposition by Lao Veterans of America (LVA) and former Hmong allies of the US during the Vietnam War.