What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ? What were some of the potential politicalbenefits of the TPP? Why did President Trump formally withdraw the United States from theTPP in 2017? Why did he consider rejoining the TPP in 2018

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23 February, 17:34

What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ? What were some of the potential politicalbenefits of the TPP? Why did President Trump formally withdraw the United States from theTPP in 2017? Why did he consider rejoining the TPP in 2018

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1) The Trans-Pacific (TPP) was the centerpiece of president Barack Obama's strategic to pivot Asia.

2) The most cited benefit for labor with TPP passage is an increase in income, Job creation is the next most cited labor benefit of the TPP and Increased exports in both goods and services.

3) Trump saw the deal as likely to accelerate U. S. decline in manufacturing, lower wages and increase inequity

4) Trump says he would re-join the agreement only if it were substantially better than the deal offered to President Barack Obama.