Mel Gurtov discusses the issues of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, specifically pertaining to the ironic promotion of investments and trade in multiple countries while undermining the needs of the citizens and smaller businesses in the United States. When perceiving the Trans-Pacific Partnership from the United States standpoint, it appears that there are many details not easily observed by the public which would ultimately lose more jobs for the public. Profit would be made at the cost of human rights, and the TPP may hurt countries more than supporting them as promised. I believe in this article however, the author seems to be biased by illustrating the United States government and President Obama in a negative light since he want to put the agreement on a "fast track" which would minimize actual public debate and discussion. As of now, the United States continues to be an economic power of the world, but scared of the growing influence and power China has on the global economy especially through their workforce. I believe that a country must focus on their own citizens and economy before depending on others. I am interested in further investigation of average class citizens who are affected directly by the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Are basic human needs being ignored as a whole in business and how much power does the United States truly have on the global economy?
Sources:
Gustov, Mel. "The Trans-Pacific Partnership: A Deeply Flawed Partnership." Asia-Pacific Journal: Hapan Focus, Vol. 13, May 13. 2015.
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