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OneCrazyDiamond

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7. I recall a time,

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Fri Sep 17, 2021, 12:30 PM

Sep 2021

when Former President Obama wanted to do TPP, in order to establish us at the table of open trade in the Pacific. It was meant to help contain China's growing influence. I also recal the Senate rejecting it. Senators Warren, and Sanders especially stand out in my mind.

We were very blessed to have him for a President. It is shame he didn't have the Congress and Supreme Court he deserved his whole term. We would be lightyears ahead today if he had.

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China applies to join Pacific trade pact to boost economic clout [View all] muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 OP

I am sure I am blissfully unaware of all the nuances in that region, but Scalded Nun Sep 2021 #1

The CCP would laugh at you and tell you to butt out of their affairs, while getting angry and AZLD4Candidate Sep 2021 #5

According to my wife, China is near bankruptcy. Most government employees aren't getting paid AZLD4Candidate Sep 2021 #2

I lived and still work via Telephone in China WA-03 Democrat Sep 2021 #3

My father-in-law works for a state run business. AZLD4Candidate Sep 2021 #4

Any move which limits China's "economic clout" is the best option at this point Devil Child Sep 2021 #6

I recall a time, OneCrazyDiamond Sep 2021 #7