An earlier protest against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (James Robins) Papers have been filed in the High Court in Wellington, seeking an urgent judicial review of the secrecy surrounding the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal. [Reposted from ZB Newstalk | Newstalk ZB Staff | August 5, 2015] TPP opponent Professor Jane Kelsey is bringing the legal…
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US Trade Representative Michael Froman says after a week of intense talks, they have made considerable progress toward reaching a major trade deal, but have not reached a full and final agreement. [Reposted from NB Newstalk | Newstalk ZB Staff | August 1, 2015] He told a media conference negotiators will continue their intensive talks…
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I had a conversation over the weekend about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). She’s for it, because “more trade is always good.” [Reposted from the Campaign for America’s Future blog | Dave Johnson | August 5, 2015] TPP covers a whole lot more than what we would think of as “trade.” Regardless, let’s look here at…
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The U.S. Census Bureau reported Wednesday that the June goods and services trade deficit was an enormous, humongous $43.8 billion. This is an increase from May’s enormous, humongous $40.9 billion trade deficit. [Reposted from the Campaign for America’s Future blog | Dave Johnson | August 5, 2015] The monthly U.S. goods deficit with China fell…
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Washington, D.C. – The Commerce Department released the latest monthly U.S. trade figures Wednesday. The overall monthly U.S. international goods and services trade deficit increased to $43.8 billion in June, from $40.9 billion in May, revised. [Reposted from the blog of the Alliance for American Manufacturing | August 5, 2015] The monthly U.S. goods deficit…
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The latest round of talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ended without a completed deal. The negotiators will try again as soon as the end of August. The goal is to squeeze this through Congress before the 2016 primary elections. We need to get ready — this is winnable if we execute. Please join us…
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Canadian investors have exploited a controversial mechanism in international investment treaties to challenge public interest regulations in 24 different countries, according to a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). Canadian investors have exploited a controversial mechanism in international investment treaties to challenge public interest regulations in 24 different countries, according…
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For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard August 5, 2015 Phone: 406-252-2516; [email protected] Congress, Farm Groups Fall Prey to Canada and Mexico’s Great COOL Hoax [Press release from R-CALF USA | August 5, 2015] Billings, Mont. – Data compiled by attorneys for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) reveal that accusations…
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The latest round of negotiations to complete the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) “trade” agreement ended without a deal being completed. The negotiators will try again as soon as the end of August. [Reposted from the Campaign for America’s Future blog | Dave Johnson | August 3, 3015] TPP is the largest “trade” agreement in history, covering…
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Dairy cows at a farm in Granby, Quebec. Canada’s refusal to accept more dairy imports is a sticking point in Trans-Pacific Partnership talks. WASHINGTON — Tokyo was ready to extend major concessions on American truck tariffs but was blocked by Mexico, which wanted less competition for its own trucks in the United States market. [Reposted…
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