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We already have very little tariffs and tolls. This is being negotiated in secret because the TPP isn't about "free trade" in the traditional sense; this is an
by pdkl95 12y ago
We already have very little tariffs and tolls. This is being negotiated in secret because the TPP isn't about "free trade" in the traditional sense; this is an attempt to allow the free movement of capital.
A nice explanation of the realpolitik of the TPP, in comic form:
http://economixcomix.com/home/tpp/ http://economixcomix.com/home/tpp/
- xnull2guest 12y agoCould you explain why the free movement of capital implies or requires secrecy - and how this is different than other trade agreements freeing up the movement of capital that haven't been as secret?
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