Two presidential candidates oppose it. So does much of the American public. But President Barack Obama, having staked much of his foreign policy credibility on a “pivot to Asia,” shows all the signs of wanting to push a major trade deal through Congress after the November elections. [ Inside Sources | August 31, 2016 |…
The reports of the Trans-Pacific Partnership’s death have been greatly exaggerated, unfortunately. [ Lori Wallach| August 31, 2016 | Huffington Post] It would great news if the pact, which would mean more power for corporations over our lives and government, and fewer good jobs for Americans, were ready to be boxed and buried. But more…
Nucor Corp, a massive U.S steel firm, has accused China of economic warfare against the US. John Ferriola, Chief Executive of the company, cites illegal government subsidies propping up Chinese steel companies at the expensive of the industry in the US. China has been accused of selling products at prices lower than production cost, in order…
by Michael Stumo National Public Radio interviewed Treasury Secretary Jack Lew revealing that he has zero understanding of voters concerns on TPP. When questioned about the massive voter rejection of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Lew was basically dismissive. “Look, what I believe is that there’s a lot of anxiety and anger amongst working people around the…
