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In reply to the discussion: Without endorsing TPP, some things to consider about it. [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)already the largest economy in the world. It is the dominant force in that part of the world, just as the U.S. still is, (though not as much) in our part of the world. Spheres of influence. None of that is going to change.
The binary thinking you indulge in, as evidenced by your expressed opinions on this subject, lead you to believe that it's an either/or regarding trade. It's not isolationism vs trade agreements that hugely favor corporations over any segment of the population or sector.
I've read the three leaked chapters (late drafts) of the tpp and analysis of those chapters and leaked process documents. Had they not been so lamentable regarding vital issues like the environment and investment rights, I can see having a different opinion.
Look, China as boogeyman, doesn't sway me- though it obviously factors into how you think. And you provide no evidence whatsoever that the TPP significantly weakens China.
Ack.