The point of TPP is to boost US exports. That's why PBO is behind it.

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117. Not as many haters as there were

When this all started, I was all upset about it. Sent an email to the WH and told the President (his email reader) that I was concerned about all the negativity concerning TPP.

I got a reply (maybe he didn't write it, but it has his touch) that didn't tell me details, but was comforting. It's kinda long, but oh well, here goes:

The White House, Washington


Dear Martha:

Thank you for writing. Trade and investment are critical parts of my strategy to create jobs, spur growth, and strengthen the middle class. My Administration is pursuing a global trade agenda to place our businesses, workers, and consumers at the center of the 21st‑century economy, and to shape the trade landscape so we promote both our interests and our values.

We are opening markets and leveling the playing field for Americans by pursuing and negotiating a series of ambitious trade agreements. In the Asia‑Pacific region, the Trans‑Pacific Partnership will knock down barriers to American exports while raising labor and environmental standards in the fastest‑growing region in the world. Elsewhere, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership will strengthen our economic partnership with the European Union by further reducing tariffs and regulatory barriers while maintaining high environmental, consumer, and health standards. Together, these agreements will foster free trade with two‑thirds of the global economy and safeguard workers’ rights and the environment.

At the same time, my Administration has redoubled our efforts to enforce existing trade agreements. Vigilant monitoring and enforcement of our current trade agreements are essential to protecting our trade rights, which is why we’ve taken action to ensure our partners abide by their commitments. We have also fought hard to resolve unwarranted barriers to American agricultural, manufacturing, and services exports, and we’re creating additional opportunities for Americans through our ongoing negotiations on services, information technology, and environmental goods at the World Trade Organization. Our work has produced real results, making it easier for businesses to export goods and services and to reach consumers living outside our borders.

With a highly educated workforce, an entrepreneurial culture, a strong rule of law, and abundant sources of affordable, cleaner energy, the United States has the potential to be the production platform of choice. My Administration is striving to ensure America is the place where businesses want to locate and hire, and goods stamped “Made in the U.S.A.” are the products of choice in the global marketplace. We will continue these efforts because we know our workers and businesses are the most productive in the world.

Again, I appreciate your message. I am confident we can support job growth at home and boost exports while promoting our values and raising standards around the globe.

Sincerely,

Barack Obama



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