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Re: Is the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) a BAD thing ?
My understanding is that the agreement would eliminate or cut 18,000 tariffs
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Re: Is the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) a BAD thing ?
Just Fred wrote:
What impact do these trade agreements have on import-export tariffs?
This may answer some of it.
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Re: Is the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) a BAD thing ?
Good article, Tenny. That's what I meant by 'fair' trade agreements vs simply 'free' trade. It's important we protect our workers by competing on a level playing field.