As others have pointed out, it lowers the bar to passage.
As others have pointed out, it lowers the bar to passage.
Even worse, IMO. TPA guarantees TPP passage with 2/3 of Senate not up for reelection for 3 1/2 years or more. They will happily sell out main street for K Street cash under the assumption that this little brouhaha will be forgotten by the time they are up for reelection.
With TPA, the Congress will have a chance to oversee and give input during the negotiation period of trade agreements. So, they will be involved in the trade agreement already before the final vote.