By
Tom Barksdale
In October, the United States and 10 other Pacific rim countries, after five years of secret negotiations, reached an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the largest free-trade agreement ever concluded. President Obama must wait 90 days after the formal announcement of the final TPP agreement before signing the pact and sending it to Congress; that could happen by Feb. 4. Lawmakers would then work with the administration … Read more...
by Larry Laibson
The general public is significantly confused on the complex “alphabet soup” trade proposals being talked about in Congress and the Media. Something as important as this 11 Nation deal that encompasses a broad spectrum of areas, including but not limited to “Trade, should be transparent at least on its overall scope and general objectives. The absence of this transparency, especially with the many time spoken goals of … Read more...
By
Larry Laibson
There are many major issues and questions on both Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (TPP) and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). There is confusion of what these entail and what is actually being voted on in Congress. Are there Constitutional issues regarding “Powers” and responsibilities? Is TPP really a Treaty? What does it cover and why is there such extensive secrecy? Will America’ Sovereignty be affected?
Congress is voting … Read more...