TPA
TOE Alert: Wyden-Hatch Cosponsor TPA without Any Increase in Congress' Ability to Withdraw all or Parts of It
In this report, Richard explains why Wyden-Hatch deal on TPA increases the likelihood that TPA can pass the House.
April Could be “Do or Die” For TPP, Part 2
In this second part of the report, Richard explains why there might not be a TPP deal reached at the summit between Abe and Obama in late April.
Aren't We Friends Anymore? - Part 1
Congressional Republicans taking tougher line on Japan vis-à-vis trade/TPP than does Obama.
Aren't We Friends Anymore? - Part 2
In the next installments of this series, Richard Katz will lay out a scenario of what would be required to get TPP through Congress and a discussion of whether those conditions are being met.
Aren't We Friends Anymore? - Part 3
In thinking through a path by which the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could be ratified by Congress, here is the only scenario we—or others we have consulted—can come up with.
Aren't We Friends Anymore - Part 4
Republicans say Obama has failed to show leadership in conducting private negotiations and lobbying with Republicans and Democrats on the content of TPA, thereby making it harder to get a TPA done in time.
Another Setback for TPP, Republicans Say No TPP Without TPA First
Republicans Say Won't Vote for TPP Without TPA First; That Means No Pact This Year