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CPTPP
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
As the Obama administration ramps up its negotiations and its pursuit of “fast-track” authority, opposition from lawmakers and activists has similarly escalated, reports Toward Freedom.
An alliance of cattle producers representing Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States have signed a letter announcing their support for a comprehensive Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.
Malaysia's International Trade and Industry Minister has urged the public not to hold demonstrations against US President Barack Obama over the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement when he visits next month.
A crowd of about 60 activists chanted their disapproval of the proposed agreement outside the office of the US Trade Representative while a juggler wearing a dark business suit and a huge Obama mask repeatedly dropped his bowling pins marked “Jobs,” “Truth” and “Peace”
The transatlantic trade deal, if it does come about, seems potentially more far-reaching, even for Asia.
Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Chile are offering the other TPP members total tariff elimination on all agricultural and industrial goods, a source close to the talks said.
The Global Asthma Network warns that the proposed Pacific-wide free trade agreement could lead to higher costs for essential medicines around the world.
Three years ago, Chinese businessmen, when asked if they would make investment in Vietnam, all said “no.” However, they have changed their mind.
This week’s AFL-CIO convention passed a resolution vowing to fight any trade agreement that promotes the rise in corporate power at the expense of working people.
"Is the TPP being put together to benefit the usual gang of thieves and thugs?" asks former US trade negotiator Clyde Prestowitz
