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Current trade battle recreates anti-NAFTA coalition

By W. James Antle III
Published May 11, 2015 8:31pm ET
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Current trade battle recreates anti-NAFTA coalition
President Barack Obama speaks in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, Monday, May 11, 2015, recognizing emerging global entrepreneurs. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) | Carolyn Kaster

The only thing that’s missing is Ross Perot’s warnings about a “giant sucking sound.” Today’s fights over trade closely resemble the 1990s NAFTA debate.

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Barack Obama Bernie Sanders Jeff Sessions Jim Webb Trade Promotion Authority Trans-Pacific Partnership W. James Antle III