2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: The TPP - question - how will this benefit the average American? [View all]Hoyt
(54,770 posts)and the world progress, and generally be good for us long-term in a world that is rapidly changing.
As to the "nullifying Constitution," that is pretty much junk. The provisions that people think will "nullify the Constitution" have pretty much been in every trade agreement since 1959, including trade agreements between European countries that we are not part of. Those provisions help countries attract needed investment, jobs and tax revenues.
As to environmental issues, I think Obama took care of that to a significant degree with his work with the Paris Accord. One can't expect trade agreements to solve every one of the world's problems.
Can the TPP be improved? You bet -- either by altering the agreement or negotiating other agreements such as the Paris Accord. But it is a good start.
I think Elizabeth Warren understands our best way forward is working to improve the world, not becoming more Nationalistic and adopting Trumpism like America First. That will just accelerate our economic issues here, not to mention isolate us from the world.
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