Trans-Pacific Partnership is a wonderful idea – for China By Dan Breznitz | 26 December 2015 I don’t agree with all of the author’s points of view, but some of his criticisms of the TPP, arguing from a free market … Continue reading →
TPP trade agreement undercuts biologic patents (http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tpp-trade-agreement-undercuts-biologic-patents/article/2578333) JOHN R. GRAHAM | 12/15/15 U.S. law grants biologics exclusivity for 12 years. The TPP, however, allows no more than eight years. I don’t agree with the article’s concerns–and I don’t think life … Continue reading →
By Alan Mercer I wanted to raise a question about the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (released text: http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Treaties-and-International-Law/01-Treaties-for-which-NZ-is-Depositary/0-Trans-Pacific-Partnership-Text.php) with people who are more knowledgeable than me and who might better understand the technicalities of law, international trade and trade agreements: Will … Continue reading →
Trans-Pacific Partnership countries announce agreement reached, posing serious threat to global Internet users By OpenMedia | 5 October 2015 Largest and most secretive agreement in the world’s history covers 40% of global trade and contains provisions to censor the Internet … Continue reading →
Hundreds of Tech Companies to Congress: TPP and Fast Track Harms Digital Innovation and Users’ Rights By Maira Sutton, eff.org | 20 May 2015 In a joint letter to Congress released today, more than 250 technology companies and user rights … Continue reading →
Congressional Research Service (US): The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement | 12 December 2011 This 2011 report discusses many areas relating to government that are likely to be covered in the TPP based on what has been happening with related Pacific trade … Continue reading →
Wikipedia: Trans-Pacific Partnership Former US Labor Secretary Robert Reich has opposed the TPP because he says it would delay cheaper generic versions of drugs, and due to its provisions for international tribunals that can require corporations be paid “compensation for … Continue reading →
By supporting the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) (which is secret except for some leaked portions) is the Obama administration breaking the following Democratic Party policy? Renewing America’s Promise Presented to the 2008 Democratic National Convention by the Platform Standing Committee | … Continue reading →
The implications for Canada of a fast-tracked Trans-Pacific Partnership www.nationalobserver.com, Stuart Trew & Scott Sinclair | 4 June 2015 . . . only five of the TPP’s 30-plus chapters directly relating to trade . . . . . . 80 … Continue reading →
TPP negotiations include: Australia, US, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. Australian MPs allowed to see top-secret trade deal text but can’t reveal contents for four years www.theguardian.com, Lenore Taylor | 2 June 2015 … Continue reading →