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9. Each nation's ratification process is different

Wed May 27, 2015, 10:33 PM

May 2015

But, in broad strokes, once the ministerial delegations have signed the final language, the head of state signs the treaty (eg, Obama, Elizabeth II or her Governor General, etc.) on the "advice" of a legislative body (I think for BDES that's largely a rubber stamp, but the rest have functioning parliaments). Some nations IIRC have a version of TPA that sets a time limit, and IIRC one (Malaysia?) preemptively ratified sight unseen.

The language of the treaty itself will govern what happens in the case of partial ratification; in general the treaty goes into effect for the ratifying states without the holdouts.

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Can Someone Please Explain To Me... The End-Process Of The TPP Becoming Law, Internationally ??? [View all] WillyT May 2015 OP

That's a head scratcher alright. GoneFishin May 2015 #1

Seriously !!! - It Makes One Wonder... WillyT May 2015 #2

They could refuse to sign it and not be parties to it. ucrdem May 2015 #3

Given that the US is the biggest country, guillaumeb May 2015 #4

I'll take a shot at it. It's not about trade (pretty much a given). It is substantially about GoneFishin May 2015 #5

Your question raises another. Does each coutry have only 90 days to study it before chaining GoneFishin May 2015 #6

Obviously none of them have "already passed the thing" since it isn't finished. pampango May 2015 #7

Ok... Question: If The U.S. Does Decide To Agree To The TPP... How Many Countries Will Also Sign ??? WillyT May 2015 #8

IIRC Malaysia gave plenary power to its minister Recursion May 2015 #10

Each nation's ratification process is different Recursion May 2015 #9

THANK YOU !!! WillyT May 2015 #11