Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

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Overview of TPP

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a proposed regional regulatory and investment treaty. As of 2014, twelve countries throughout the Asia Pacific region have participated in negotiations on the TPP: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States, and Vietnam. Visit Office of the United States Trade Representative for a more in-depth look at the treaty.

In The News

Senate approves fast-track, sending trade bill to White House via The Hill

“Legislation would expand Obama’s trade-negotiating authority; negotiators say it’s crucial to Trans-Pacific Partnership.” Read More via Wall Street Journal

Those opposing TPP include organized labor, environmental groups, health advocates and Internet freedom activists. The Electronic Frontier Foundation is one of the organizations on the frontlines opposing the treaty.

The Tran-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is one of the largest trade agreements in history. Check out what the 2016 candidates had to say about the trade deal vote via Election Central.