Tuesday, May 3, 2016

“Free trade” seems to be in deep trouble in the United States, with serious implications for the rest of the world.
Opposition to free trade or trade agreements emerged as a big theme among the leading American presidential candidates.
Donald Trump attacked cheap imports especially from China and threatened to raise tariffs. Hillary Clinton criticised the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) which she once championed, and Bernie Sanders’ opposition to free trade agreements (FTAs) helped him win in many states before the New York primary.
That trade became such a hot topic in the campaigns reflects a strong anti-free trade sentiment on the ground.
"Free trade" is a centerpiece of neoliberalism, and the key to transnational corporatocracy and marginalizing national sovereignty.

Triple Crisis
“Free Trade” In Trouble in the United States
Martin Khor | Executive Director of the South Centre

1 comment:

Peter Pan said...

Their centerpiece needs more polish.