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@ISIDEWITHQuestionseconomy10yrs ago

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a trade deal that would make it easier for American companies to sell their goods and services in Pacific Rim countries. The deal will benefit American service companies who will be able to open up operations in Asian and South American countries. Opponents argue that this bill will incentivize US companies to move service and manufacturing jobs overseas. Proponents argue that it would make American companies more successful at selling their goods and services in Pacific Rim countries, leading to a stronger economy, more jobs and higher incomes for American workers.

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 Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

I’m uneducated on this issue.

 Deletedanswered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but incentivize companies to keep service and manufacturing in the U.S.

 @78S5M87 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

We should be peaceful to everyone and trade with anyone.

 @8KX67Q9 from California  answered…4yrs4Y

No, I support a unilateral free trade policy, but if the TPP must exist, I suggest we renegotiate it.

 @92YHQCV from California  answered…3yrs3Y

No, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country, plus there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

 @29G823Tanswered…4yrs4Y

Favor free trade in principle as beneficial, but dislike increasing intellectual property law guarantees.

 @8KLLCKT from Oklahoma  answered…4yrs4Y

Don’t know enough on this topic

 @8WFV28T from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but it should be one line that says there are no trade restrictions between any nations in the TPP

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