Gallagher, Nelson battle over trade

We’ve pointed out before how topsy turvy things have become with the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement lately, and it seems to be getting even more weird, but not for any good reason. As we’ve pointed out dozens of times now, actual free trade is a good thing for the world — but the TPP agreement has very,…

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The national security case against TPP

Brigadier General John Adams: By facilitating the further offshoring of America’s manufacturing base, the trade pact would actually undermine America’s military readiness and global economic standing.  TPP would hurt our national security interests more than it would help. [John Adams | August 17, 2016 | The Hill] The Republican and Democratic conventions showcased an extraordinarily rare point…

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Surprise: Sen Toomey flips on TPP

by Michael Stumo Toomey just announced that he opposes TPP. His reasons are not the trade deficit or currency manipulation. Rather he cites Pharma, IP and dairy issues as objections. He has been very strongly opposite us on trade deals, but this opposition looks good for the remainder of this year. After seeing the Toomey…

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McGinty statement on Toomey’s trade flip-flop: “Sorry, Senator Toomey, but we’re not buying it.”

Philadelphia, PA (August 17, 2016) – U.S. Senate candidate Katie McGinty released the following statement after Senator Pat Toomey, a longtime proponent of bad trade deals, attempted to flip-flop his position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal this morning. [August 17, 2016 | Katie McGinty] “Pat Toomey has spent his entire career pushing bad trade deals…

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