In the past few months, there has been very little chatter regarding up the upcoming trade deal known only as TPP. Various senators and representatives have spoken softly about the deal, while Wikileaks has bashed the air out of it. What exactly is the Trans Pacific Partnership and will is further hinder the United States economy? Unfortunately, nobody is talking. According to the Wall Street Journal, various business groups are refusing to support the deal, until new information is released. However, several major democratic figures, including Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Nancy Pelosi, have strongly urged against the deal!
Previously, the democrat senators stood against their President and refused to allow the fast tracking of the TPP bill. Eventually, they came around and agreed to advance the Fast Track bill. At this point in time, Vice President Joe Biden is the only supportive democratic voice for the TPP. His office insists he supports the agreement and will help it succeed on the Hill. Presidential Candidates, Bernie Sanders, Martin O’Malley and Clinton, are against it, but is there anything stopping the agreement?
As you already know, the GOP previously supported the potential new trade deal, TPP. Many democrat presidential hopefuls are questioning the TPP, due to its potential devastating effect on the American economy. While we are still trying to discover what is hidden in this mysterious trade deal, which involves 12 nations including the United States.
Which countries will benefit from this deal? The Teamsters are taking a strong stand against the TPP, because they are afraid of what effects it will genuinely have on the American auto industry. Of course, we democrats are going to stand behind our constituents and oppose this potentially deadly deal, because our economy is already in shambles. The Republicans are now demanding more answers. They were fine with the deal previously, so why the change of heart? Could it be a last minute attempt to squander Obama’s legacy?
Unfortunately, the public is truly unaware of the contents of TPP and its potential repercussions. The secrecy is very concerning and only time will tell. However, one thing is certain, the Republicans need to pick a side, put away the Benghazi playbook and come to the playing field. Nothing will get done, without cooperation and shutting down the government and bickering amongst one another aren’t going to cut it! We demand new jobs that will allow our people to retire with a viable retirement income, because they have worked diligently for this pension fund. Without a functional Congress, nothing will ever get solved.