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State Group Warns About Latest Trade Deal
Another trade agreement. More lost jobs. Happens every time, claims David Newby, from the Wisconsin Fair Trade Coalition. He’s among those worried about the pending Trans Pacific Partnership. Reminds him of NAFTA: A loss of 700 thousand American jobs. Trade agreement with China: 2.7 million jobs. Newby says the downward wage pressures are just too much to bear
The Obama administration is pushing hard on the new trade deal, claiming jobs will be gained through the deal. And American business exports will increase.