16-Mar-2016
Huffington Post
Economists say that free trade allows us to take advantage of the "comparative advantages" offered by other countries. Unfortunately, low labor and environmental-protection costs are seen as a comparative advantage.
8-Mar-2016
Vietnamnet Bridge
Many contract manufacturers in Vietnam are likely to see little benefits if the TPP goes through.
15-Jan-2016
Global Development And Environment Institute
TPP would lead to losses in employment and increases in inequality. Benefits for economic growth are more limited, and they are negative in some countries such as the United States.
24-Nov-2015
Veblen Institute
The potential effects of the United States / Europe trade agreement (TTIP) on local economies and SMEs.
12-Nov-2015
International Business Times
When Guatemala joined CAFTA in 2006, proponents of the deal said it would improve conditions for workers. Seven years later, Guatemala was named the most dangerous country for trade unionists. Supporters of the TPP are making many of the same promises.
2-Nov-2015
Smart Investor
The US government has again pushed India to expedite negotiations on the proposed Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).