KUNM Call In Show 5/21 8a:
The Obama administration is pushing for the U.S. to sign on to a new trade agreement - the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP. The agreement would include 12 other countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America. What do we know about the TPP and how would it impact New Mexico?
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Guests:
- Dr. Tamara Kay, UNM Sociology Department and Center for Health Policy
- Camilla Feibelman, Director, Rio Grande Chapter, Sierra Club
- Randy Trask, Albuquerque/Bernalillo County International Trade Alliance Manager
Articles:
"What The Heck Is The Trans-Pacific Partnership And Why Should You Care?" Modern Farmer
"The Trans-Pacific Partnership Is About More Than Trade," The Washington Post
- "
The 10 Biggest Lies You’ve Been Told About The Trans-Pacific Partnership," Salon
Opinion:
- "
Weighing Pros, Cons Of Trade Deals," Albuquerque Journal
- "
Pacific Trade Deal Would Benefit U.S.," Albuquerque Journal
- "
Obama And Republicans Agree On The Trans-Pacific Partnership … Unfortunately," The New York Times