Harper on Europe: moral support, but no new money for eurozone bailout. Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: Borders, Copyright, Three Amigos. What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP)?
Originally posted on EFF The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a secretive, multi-nation trade agreement that threatens to extend restrictive intellectual property laws across the globe. U.S. Chamber backs Canada's bid to join TPP. Drumbeat sounds for Canada's admission to TPP. President Barack Obama talks about the economy, Friday, June 8, 2012, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington.
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON - Canada's absence from talks on a proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement has been dominating bilateral chatter in the U.S. capital with the Obama administration under pressure to welcome Canadians to the negotiating table.