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TPP ratification process grinding to a halt as Canada launches 'widespread consultations' on the deal
In Canada, the government there makes good on its promise to consult the public on the deal. TPP may be done, but it's by no means dusted.
China steps up push for more free-trade pacts to counter US-led TPP
China has laid out a road map in its quest for free-trade agreements, pledging to reach deals with most of its neighbours and to further open up its own markets.
How the TPP perpetuates the mistakes of the DMCA
The TPP fails to adequately protect rights to freedom of expression and is likely only to perpetuate the unintended consequences that users have suffered under more than 15 years under the broken DMCA.
Omnibus bill shows trade deals can, in fact, rewrite U.S. laws
A short provision will remove labels telling consumers where their beef and pork comes from, but it will reveal something else.
Has free trade been worth the huge costs, Mr Biden?
Has free trade been worth the huge costs it has imposed on residents of cities such as Bethlehem, Gary, Detroit and Pittsburgh and a number of cities across Ohio?
Honduras and CAFTA show us one of the key reasons why TPP should be opposed
What labor complaints seek is not “dispute settlement” but freedom and rights for workers. CAFTA has not yet achieved this in Honduras.
Canada and Mexico win trade ruling over US livestock law
Canada and Mexico have won a trade victory over US law requiring country of origin labelling on beef and pork.
The TPP state of play: How we defeat the largest trade deal in history
Now that the TPP's approval and ratification in the United States is on the horizon, here's what you need to know about what's going on and what's to come. This state of play will be useful as we work to defend our digital rights against the largest trade deal in history.
Farm issues could scupper free trade deal with EU - U.S.
Differences between the United States and the European Union over issues such as genetically modified crops and hormone-treated beef could scupper a free trade deal.
TPP & ISDS: new tests for India
For India, the U.S.-driven Trans Pacific Partnership will skew investment and intellectual property rights, and especially the debate over the Investor State Dispute System which allows companies to challenge soverign rights and public policy.