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Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch and a trade lawyer; author of Whose Trade Organization? A Comprehensive Guide to the WTO and co-author of The Rise and Fall of Fast Track Trade Authority
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Lori Wallach
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FROM Lori Wallach
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Does Pacific Free Trade Have a Future? Last week, House Democrats and right-wing Republicans held up fast-track authority for free trade , delaying action on the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact . The President and GOP leaders say the TPP is "absolutely essential" for the US economy. They had hoped for reconsideration this week, but now the issue has been delayed again — until the end of this month. Too many players call it a "bad deal" — even though the details are still secret. We hear why it's so important to both supporters and critics, including multinational companies, organized labor and politicians of both parties. What's at stake if it's finally enacted? What if it loses?
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America's Balancing Act in Asia After creating high expectations three years ago, President Obama is finally getting around to the so-called "pivot to Asia." Troubles with Congress, the Middle East and Ukraine have distracted attention from the region that's key to the future of the global economy. In the meantime, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and other US allies are worried about the power of China, a country the US can't afford to antagonize. On this week's trip to four Asian countries, can the President clear up confusion about his military intentions and the prospect of a major trade agreement?
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