The apparent secrecy surrounding the Trans-Pacific Partnership leads to suspicions that it would be harmful to the economy of the United States. Opponents say it would encourage even more jobs being sent overseas and allow international corporations to override our laws, such as environmental protection laws.
We saw what happened in California after NAFTA took effect: the trade pact allowed Mexican trucks onto US roads, without the vehicle inspections or driver qualifications that are required of US trucks, because Mexico didn't have such requirements.
We ask President Obama to not sign any trade agreement until the full agreement has been made public, and there has been ample time for the people to respond.
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