[crdoconnor]

>America already has low tariffs

The TPP isn't about tarriffs. They're the smallest and least important part of the deal.

>- Average wages for traded/export industries, such as Kentucky bourbon, are higher than for local industries, like hospitals.

Survivorship bias.

>- TPP still has to get approved by Congress. Fast track just strips Congress' ability to amend or filibuster the deal

Fast track also legislates away Congress's own constitutional trade authority over future deals. Basically (Hillary) or whomever will be able to dictate what goes in future deals.

>- Special interests are always powerful in trade negotiations. Limiting their power is crucial to passing equitable, long-term focused deals.

It was drafted in complete secrecy by corporate lobbyists. It's their bill. It's their dream. Limiting the power of special interests like them means striking the bill down.