Backgrounder: The Trans-Pacific Partnership
As the debate on the President's trade agenda in Washington continues with discussions over TPP, we wanted to have one place to share all background resources for those who wish to learn more. We hope you find these reports and pieces to be helpful. (Updated on Friday 7/1/16)
Obama Administration Materials
- Statement by the Presdient on the Signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, White House, 2/3/16.
- Advisory Committee Reports on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, White House, 12/4/15.
- A Letter from President Obama, eBay
- The Text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, White House, 11/5/15.
- Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, White House, 10/16/15.
- Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, White House, 10/5/15.
- WH Fact Sheet on TPP, 10/5/15.
- Secretary of Defense Statement on TPP, 10/5/15.
- Secretary of State Statement on TPP, 10/5/15.
- Report: "The Economic Benefits of U.S. Trade," Council of Economic Advisers, 5/2015.
Noteworthy Op-Eds/Articles
- Op-Ed: "Here's What the U.S. Needs to do Next After the Brexit Vote," Alan Wolff, Chairman of National Foreign Trade Council, 6/27/16.
- Op-Ed: "In Support of the Trans-Pacific Partnership," Amazon, 6/23/16.
- "Furman says Pacific trade deal will pass this year," Vicki Needham, The Hill, 6/23/16.
- Op-Ed: "It's time for a 'yes' vote on Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact," Jay Simmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, McClatchyDC, 6/18/16.
- "Business groups urge Congress to pass TPP this year," Vicki Needham, The Hill, 6/16/16.
- "Treasury unveils financial data fix to build TPP support," Doug Palmer and Victoria Guida, Politico, 5/25/16.
- "Froman: Time is Ripe to Pass TPP," Politico, 4/15/16.
- Op-Ed: "Why trade matters to Brooklyn manufacturers," US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Carlo A. Scissura, Crains - New York Business, 4/8/16.
- "White House says U.S. leadership, prestige at stake in debate over Pacific Rim trade deal," David Nakamura, The Washington Post, 3/29/16.
- "Mayors Rise to the Defense of Free Trade," Ron Brownstein, The Atlantic, 3/24/16.
- Op-Ed: "Why trade matters," Stefan Selig, The Hill, 3/23/16.
- Op-Ed: "Don't Forget About the Pacific Trade Deal," Tom Donahue, US Chamber of Commerce, 2/22/16.
- Op-Ed: "A trade agreement that will spur innovation," Steve Mollenkoff, Qualcomm, 2/9/16.
- Op-Ed: "Women stand to gain from the Trans-Pacific Partnership," Wendy Cutler, The Hill, 2/3/16.
- Op-Ed: "A Great Achievement in Economic Diplomacy," Matt Gold, Former Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Huffington Post
- Op-Ed: "The Trans-Pacific Partnership: The view from the Obama Administration," William A. Galston, The Brookings Institution, 1/28/16.
- "Ending fowl play over trade," The Economist, 1/27/16.
- "Dem mayors line up for Obama trade deal," Vicki Needham, The Hill, 1/27/16.
- "Trans-Pacific Partnership will help ensure global leadership of US innovation sector," Linda Moore, The Hill, 1/26/16.
- "In TPP review, focus on small business and digital trade," Ed Gerwin, The Hill, 1/13/16.
- "Obama's trade agenda gets big biz boost," Vicki Needham, The Hill, 1/5/16.
- "Obama's Pacific Rim trade pact picks up big endorsement," David Nakamura, The Washington Post, 1/4/16.
- Op-Ed: "The TPP Is the Last, Best Opportunity for New Global Trade Rules," Ted Alden, World Politics Review, 12/7/15.
- Op-Ed: "What the TPP Means for Small Businesses," Ambassador Mike Froman, Fortune, 11/28/15.
- Op-Ed: "TPP means economic growth and US leadership," Joshua Bolten and Thomas McLarty, The Hill, 11/18/15.
- Op-Ed: "State enterprise subsidies: Harmful to US and the world," Robert Hormats, The Hill, 11/18/15.
- "Trade Negotiator Michael Froman Insists TPP Will Work," Steve Inskeep, NPR, 11/13/15.
- "Obama recruits Albright, Baker on trade deal," Jordan Fabian, The Hill, 11/13/15.
- "Obama Pushes New Pacific Trade Pact Ahead of Asia Trip," Peter Baker, The New York Times, 11/13/15.
- "Barack Obama Pitches Pacific Trade Deal to eBay Users," Byron Tau, The Wall Street Journal, 11/12/15.
- Op-Ed: "Ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership," Editorial Board, The Washington Post, 11/12/15.
- Op-Ed: "A Trade Deal for Working Families," President Obama, Bloomberg View, 11/10/15.
- "The battle over President Obama's trade deal has officially arrived," David Nakamura and Mike DeBonis, The Washington Post, 11/5/15.
- "Tech, Banking, Farming Are U.S. Winners in Asia Trade Deal," Angela Greiling Keane and Mike Dorning, Bloomberg, 11/5/15.
- "Pacific Trade-Deal Nations Commit to Refrain From Currency Wars," Andrew Mayeda, Bloomberg, 11/5/15.
- Op-Ed: "TPP Means the US Will Lead on Trade," Rep. Ron Kind, The Hill, 11/3/15.
- "TPP a 'defining moment' for America-led world," Ken Moriyasu, Nikkei Asian Review, 10/30/15.
- Op-Ed: "My Turn: TPP agreement is a good deal for rural America," Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, Concord Monitor, 10/28/15.
- "Why the TPP is Good for Small Businesses," Fortune, 10/27/15
- "The TPP Could Help Tiny Companies Become Global Exporters," Quartz, 10/27/15
- "President Joko Widod of Indonesia Joins Trans-Pacific Patnership," The New York Times, 10/26/15
- Op-Ed: "My Turn: Trans-Pacific Partnership is better than past trade deals," President Obama, Concord Monitor, 10/17/15.
- Op-Ed: "The TPP Agreement: Big Things Are Still Possible," Edward Alden, Council on Foreign Relations, 10/5/15.
- "Environmentalists Praise Wildlife Measures in Trans-Pacific Trade Pact," Ron Nixon and Coral Davenport, The New York Times 10/5/15.
Other Useful Materials
- A Conversation with Michael Froman: TPP and American Leadership in the Asia-Pacific, Council on Foreign Relations, 6/20/16.
- Carlos Gutierrez: Trade Is a Big Deal for U.S. Growth, Bloomberg, 5/23/16.
- Assessing the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Volume 2: Innovations in Trading Rules, Peterson Institute for International Economics, March 2016.
- The Economic Effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership: New Estimates, Peterson Institute for International Economics, January 2016.
- U.S. Chamber Statement of Support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1/6/16.
- Manufacturers Endorse Trans-Pacific Partnership, Jennifer Drogus, National Association of Manufacturers, 1/4/16.
- The Trans-Pacific Partnership and Small Business: Boosting Exports and Inclusive Growth, Ed Gerwin, Progressive Policy Institute, 11/20/15.
- U.S. Commerce Secretary Says TPP a Huge Accomplishment, Bloomberg, 11/19/15.
- Americans' Views on Trade, TPP& TTIP, Pew Research Center, 10/7/15.
- New Dem Chairman Ron Kind's Statement on TPP Final Agreement, New Democrat Coalition, 10/5/15.
- Memorandum on Public Polling of Views on the President's trade agenda, USTR, 6/5/15.
- Reuters/Ipso Poll: Americans Back New Trade Deals, Politico, 5/28/15.
- Pew Research Poll: "Free Trade Agreement Seen As Good for U.S., But Concerns Persist," 5/27/15
- Brookings: TPP? T-TIP? Key Trade Deal Terms Explained, 5/20/15.
- NBC/WSJ Poll: "Americans Warming to Free Trade," The Wall Street Journal, 5/4/15.
- April 2015 Poll on Trade, Benenson Strategy Group, 4/28/15.
NDN Materials
- Please Thank These Democrats for Supporting the President on TPA, 6/4/15.
- Backgrounder: The President's Trade Agenda, NDN, 5/4/15.
- On FIFA, Fair Play, and Our Global System Today, Simon Rosenberg, 5/29/15.
- Fighting to Keep the Internet Open and Free, Simon Rosenberg, US News and World Report, 10/22/14.
- The Liberal Order Needs An Upgrade, Simon Rosenberg, US News and World Report, 9/23/14.
- Thoughts on the President's Trade Agenda, Simon Rosenberg, 1/31/14.
- An Enduring Legacy: The Democratic Party and Free and Open Trade, Simon Rosenberg, Huffington Post, 1/21/14.
NDN in the Press
- "GOP shifting to become the anti-trade party," Nick Riccardi, Associated Press, 6/29/16.
- "How the next few weeks could determine the fate of Obama’s legacy," David Nakamura and Juliet Eilperin, The Washington Post, 6/9/15.
- "Democrats Support Free Trade More than Republicans Do. So Why the Big Split Over the TPP?" Suzy Khimm, The New Republic, 6/8/15.
Additional Important Websites
- White House Trade Page
- USTR Trade Hubs (TTP and T-TIP)
- Senator Ron Wyden on Trade
- Trade Benefits America Coalition