U.S. Democratic Party platform vs. TPP and “free trade” negotiations
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 | 13 August 2008
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We will not negotiate bilateral trade agreements that stop the government from protecting the environment, food safety, or the health of its citizens; give greater rights to foreign investors than to U.S. investors; require the privatization of our vital public services; or prevent developing country governments from adopting humanitarian licensing policies to improve access to life-saving medications.
Leaked TPP investment chapter (supposedly)
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