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In reply to the discussion: The fact that Ohio has Trump ahead is a big red flag for politicians to stay away from shitty trade [View all]Grey Lemercier
(1,429 posts)63. Why progressives should rescue the TPP trade deal
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/c3c7e0beed7a4e5e86372dbec5dc085d/why-progressives-should-rescue-tpp-trade-deal
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is under siege, with presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle voicing increasingly protectionist positions. As the general election gets into full swing this fall, the anti-trade rhetoric promises to reach fever pitch, taking down TPP in the process.
While the growing hostility among conservatives has come as a surprise to many, attacks by liberals have barely raised an eyebrow since they are generally more critical of free trade.
Progressives, however, are making a mistake in rejecting the 12-country trade accord. As an economist who specializes in trade and trade agreements and as a progressive who believes in the importance of environmental protection, workers' rights and shared prosperity I believe the TPP presents a rare opportunity to rewrite key rules on global trade for the better.
The TPP is less about tariffs and more about creating a coherent global code of conduct for how firms do business in the world. Done right, the agreement would bring important new policy priorities to the negotiating table. It would be a shame to let this chance pass us by.
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is under siege, with presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle voicing increasingly protectionist positions. As the general election gets into full swing this fall, the anti-trade rhetoric promises to reach fever pitch, taking down TPP in the process.
While the growing hostility among conservatives has come as a surprise to many, attacks by liberals have barely raised an eyebrow since they are generally more critical of free trade.
Progressives, however, are making a mistake in rejecting the 12-country trade accord. As an economist who specializes in trade and trade agreements and as a progressive who believes in the importance of environmental protection, workers' rights and shared prosperity I believe the TPP presents a rare opportunity to rewrite key rules on global trade for the better.
The TPP is less about tariffs and more about creating a coherent global code of conduct for how firms do business in the world. Done right, the agreement would bring important new policy priorities to the negotiating table. It would be a shame to let this chance pass us by.
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The fact that Ohio has Trump ahead is a big red flag for politicians to stay away from shitty trade [View all]
Quixote1818
Oct 2016
OP
I agree we very likely have this election won, it's the future I am worried about.
Quixote1818
Oct 2016
#3
I'll go with Benchmark. Their polling method is the most precise & detailed I see.
misterhighwasted
Oct 2016
#6
Romney / McCain supported those deals too. Trump is leading there because he is hammering NAFTA.
Quixote1818
Oct 2016
#7
Nafta is at worse Neutral, so we should run policy on perception of harm, not real harm?
Foggyhill
Oct 2016
#37
I supported it at the time of Bush too. I live in Texas so my opinion is more from being more concer
Jim Beard
Oct 2016
#55
oh really? trump selling out american jobs and buying china steel is ok with Ohio residents? nt
msongs
Oct 2016
#12
Built a damn hotel in Vegas with that crap. Will probably cave in on peoples' heads with age.
lonestarnot
Oct 2016
#13
Nobody is defending Trump here. What we're saying is that the line he takes on trade
Ken Burch
Oct 2016
#21
Many of the people I've seen interviewed sound totally batsh*t crazy. Like that guy.
Vinca
Oct 2016
#49
historically, Ohio has tended towards close elections, IAW 270towin 538 has clinton 61.38% to win
Agnosticsherbet
Oct 2016
#35
Nafta is at worse Neutral, so we should run policy on perception of harm, not real harm?
Foggyhill
Oct 2016
#38
Create a boogeyman out of a trade deal then keep scaring people with it. At the same time
pampango
Oct 2016
#44
It's bait and switch, now that trickle down has blown up their people, they need a new scapegoat
Foggyhill
Oct 2016
#47
Fucking amazing....6 months ago most on DU were totally against TPP. Now everyone wants it?
davidn3600
Oct 2016
#61