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Free Trade Is Easier Outside Of The European Union

Trade has long been the lifeblood of the economy of the United Kingdom. It brings economic growth, and is the only proven long-term way to increase prosperity and improve the quality of life for everyone. Over the past three centuries

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Trump: China Is Raping U.S. Via Unfair Trade Policy

From the BBC: Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has accused China of “raping” the US, in renewed criticism of China’s trade policy. He told a rally in Indiana that China was responsible for “the greatest theft in the history of

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Poll: Donald Trump’s Trade ‘Rhetoric Has Rubbed Off on Voters’

Although GOP frontrunner Donald Trump made trade policy one of his top talking points while out on the campaign trail, a new poll suggests a majority of voters have little knowledge on the topic. But of the voters that do care about trade, the poll reveals they worry trade deals impact American jobs.

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Huff Post Links: Pro-TPP Op-Eds Nearly Identical to Drafts from Foreign Government Lobbyists

Throughout the past year, several op-eds appearing in California publications promoted the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, but the Huffington Post is reporting that several of those op-eds use identical language from lobbyists who were retained by foreign governments, specifically Japan, to push support for the controversial trade agreement in the United States.

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Trump: Cruz ‘Clueless’ on Trade

On Monday’s “Sean Hannity Show,” GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump said rival candidate Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is “clueless” on trade. Trump said, “Look, nobody’s going to do what I can do. Nobody’s going to solve trade like I do.

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US Military Increases South China Sea Presence; China Balks

In response to China’s assertive moves in the South China Sea, the U.S. State Department struck a deal with the government of the Philippines to permit American military forces to operate from five Philippine bases. The Chinese seem more annoyed than intimidated by the increased American military presence in the region.

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Buchanan Blasts ‘Stupidity of the Republican Party’ On China

Columnist Pat Buchanan criticized “the stupidity of the Republican Party” on trade with China during a discussion of Chinese counterfeiting on Friday’s “McLaughlin Group.” Buchanan stated, “This reflects, John, the stupidity of the Republican Party, which is responsible for MFN,

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Panetta’s Son Runs for Congress, Opposes TPP

Jimmy Panetta has his sights set on taking back the 20th district congressional seat once held by his father Leon Panetta, who recently served as Secretary of Defense in the Obama administration. The incumbent, Democrat Sam Farr, is retiring.

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REPORT: TPP Trade Deal Threatens End to American-Made Clothing

The clothing and apparel industry is divided on its support of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, but according to the New York Post, the trade pact doesn’t encourage consumers to purchase American-made clothing and could push fashion design activity overseas.

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