Tag: Trans-Pacific Partnership

"We're going to get out of these multi-national deals like TPP," Mike Pence said. "We're going to have trade that works for the American worker once and for all." (AP Photo)

Pence: Trump will stop trade deals as ‘negotiator in chief’

Ryan Lovelace · September 6, 2016 5:03 pm

U.S. President Obama said, "Failure to move ahead with TPP would not just have economic consequences, but would call into question America's leadership in this vital region," in a speech at the Lao National Cultural Hall in Laos. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama warns of U.S. leadership failure if TPP fails

Susan Crabtree · September 6, 2016 11:51 am

German Voters Sending a Warning to Europe About Trade

Christopher Caldwell · September 2, 2016 7:30 pm

"I've looked her squarely in the eye and we've talked about TPP. I've known her for 30 years and there's never been one time when Hillary Clinton gave me her word that she didn't follow through on," Richard Trumka said. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Labor boss: ‘I have no doubt’ Clinton will stay opposed to trade deal

Gabby Morrongiello · September 1, 2016 2:37 pm

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, second from left, and former President Bill Clinton, right, leave a fundraiser at Snyder's home in East Hampton, N.Y., Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Washington Secrets

Clinton biographer says Clinton’s bluffing on TPP opposition

Paul Bedard · August 30, 2016 4:28 pm

The clothing and footwear enjoyed by U.S. athletes and consumers would not be possible without global supply chains. (AP Photo)

U.S. won in Rio — but it’s not winning on trade

matt-priest, julia-hughes · August 30, 2016 4:03 am

Sanders' revolution is about something prior to the issues. It's about democracy and civic engagement. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Sanders praises McConnell for blocking TPP vote

Sean Higgins · August 26, 2016 7:48 pm

The Sept. 2-9 trip will be President Obama’s 11th to Asia, as the administration has made a concerted effort to strengthen economic and political ties in the region. (AP Photo)

Obama to visit China, Laos in September

Mariana Barillas · August 18, 2016 4:18 pm

"Our fears are realized," said Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Sessions: Obama wants a lame-duck trade deal

Joel Gehrke · August 13, 2016 1:38 am

Vice President Joe Biden wants the next administration to win approval of TPP. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Biden challenges Clinton to back TPP as Obama sends it to Congress

Paul Bedard · August 12, 2016 2:47 pm

Los Angeles community members wait for Hillary Rodham Clinton's motorcade as they oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) known as "The Fast Track," in Beverly Hills, Calif., Thursday, May 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Washington Secrets

Progressives demand Clinton pledge to fight Obama’s lame duck TPP push

Paul Bedard · August 10, 2016 10:00 am

Protectionism has a certain appeal in every age and every nation, because of what we might call a piece of faulty wiring in the human brain.

The danger of American protectionism

Dan Hannan · August 8, 2016 4:04 am