Why does this lady a USA presidential candidate who promoted TPP as US Secretary of State having read all the documents at her disposal objected to TPP today?
The other US Presidential hopeful Donald Trump outrightly opposed it. Why? Because he did not have an opportunity to read about it or knew it is a BAD DEAL for the people.
Hillary Clinton Opposes Trans-Pacific Partnership
7th October 2015
Hillary Clinton said Wednesday she opposes the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership, marking a significant break with the Obama Administration as she heads into the first Democratic presidential debate.
In an interview with PBS NewsHour, Clinton said that while she is still reviewing the deal, she is “WORRIED” it benefits drug companies and does not address currency manipulation.
“What I know about it as of today, I am not in favor of what I have learned about it,” Clinton said. “I’ve tried to learn as much as I can about the agreement, but I’m worried.”
Clinton’s opposition to the deal will come as welcome news to trade unions, who overwhelmingly oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership and fear it could cost millions of American jobs. Despite her status as a frontrunner status in the Democratic primary, her role in negotiating the deal as Secretary of State has hurt her reputation with the AFL-CIO and earned the ire of union rank-and-file.
Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO, said last month that Clinton would need to oppose the TPP to earn the whole-hearted support of labor unions. “If she doesn’t take a position on TPP, then she’s looking for our vote. If she does take a position on TPP, then she’s looking for our support,” Trumka said.
The trade deal is a central part of the Obama administration’s strategy to “pivot” to Asia and would be a major achievement of his presidency if Congress approves it, lowering tariffs and expanding trade within 40% of the world’s economy. It would pit Clinton at odds with Vice President Joe Biden if he decides to enter the race.
Clinton’s views on the deal are a notable evolution from her past pronouncements. She called the TPP the “gold standard” of trade agreements in 2012 and in her memoir
Hard Choices, Clinton said the deal “won’t be perfect” but it “should benefit American businesses and workers.”
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley both oppose the trade deal, a stance that is an important part of their appeal with the Democratic base.
Her announcement today won her early criticism from O’Malley, who has often accused Clinton of holding her finger to political winds.
“I was against the Trans Pacific Partnership months and months ago. We were told in NAFTA all sorts of great promises and what we got in return were shuttered factories and empty pockets,” he said. “Secretary Clinton can justify her own reversal of opinion on this, but I didn’t have one opinion 8 months ago and switch that opinion on the eve of debates.”
So you see, you are wasting your time defending the indefensible with ABSOLUTELY NOTHING except your own opinions and prejudices.
Mine is the COMMON opinions that you will find everywhere you go.
If it is such a GOOD DEAL why didn't Philippines, a closer ally to USA backed or joined it?
Whereas RED COMMUNIST Vietnam did! It only proved Filipino is one up on the Viet in this case.
HAILING IT AS A VICTORY without the understanding. That is pathetic!
Why is such a GOOD DEAL is kept secret from the citizens? Smell a rat!!!