@ISIDEWITHQuestionseconomyStarted 10yrs agoActive 1mo ago

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a trade deal that would make it easier for American companies to sell their goods and services in Pacific Rim countries. The deal will benefit American service companies who will be able to open up operations in Asian and South American countries. Opponents argue that this bill will incentivize US companies to move service and manufacturing jobs overseas. Proponents argue that it would make American companies more successful at selling their goods and services in Pacific Rim countries, leading to a stronger economy, more jobs and higher incomes for American workers.

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Yes
63%
No
32%
Yes
41%
No
6%
Yes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved
12%
No, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement
10%
No, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

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 @9FJRLJ6 from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

Not until it’s renegotiated to better protect workers and the environment

 @8JCJLWV from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Regardless, much more care needs to be taken with intellectual property internationally.

 @B23R6DC from California  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, as long as the partnership has been throughly assessed and provides protections to workers and the environment.

 @9YDWP6J from Alabama  answered…2mos2MO

Everyone should have their own choice I. The matter who they love or want to be shouldn’t be anyone else’s opinion

 @5Q8HYS6 from Michigan  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, so long as it is handled with transparency, and abides by established rules that do not allow monopolies.

 @9GC5VYH from Connecticut  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but with a term limit. At which time the pact should be evaluated and renewed only if it working and jobs have not left the US.

 @LawsAreBad from New York  answered…1yr1Y

No, adopt a unilateral free trade policy instead

 @9FBSFGR from Nevada  answered…1yr1Y

didnt understand

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