Did you ever ask yourself why TPP was brought to the forefront at this particular time?
The proposed TPP agreement began in 2005.... and has been ongoing since that time....this has come now as political fodder for both sides.
It will take til the next Presidency for TPP to instituted....Republicans ‘for it’ want this time NOW so they can orchestrate how it will play out before their in office......the Democrats know full well they have an uphill climb in winning next year and they aren’t about to hand this over to the Republicans. Obama however wanted to see this under his belt before leaving office as his “glorY” marker.
TPP will go thru...it’s just both parties are playing this with next year in mind.......and that’s how most are voting or opposing...and those who who want to retain their elected seats will play it according as well.
It’s really not about the people per say...it’s about getting what we can for our country and setting it up before the next election....because this has magnifold International trade consequences...both good and bad for all countries involved....we want the best which is why i want to see it pass sooner rather than later....this gives our guys time to tweak it.
“Free Trade” does not require an 800-page agreement, especially one that sets standards for health care, immigration and other social policies — let alone a “living agreement” that can be amended by its own supra-national governing body without further consent of the individual nations that will have already signed on to it. Senator Sessions is right — TPP has been kept secret for good reason.