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by fweespeech 4009 days ago
http://www.brookings.edu/research/testimony/2012/05/16-us-tr...

> Economic modeling estimates that the benefits to the U.S. from the TPP will be $5 billion in 2015, rising to $14 billion in 2025

Yeah, its not worth it.

Btw US GDP is ~$16 trillion. This isn't going to move the meter at all. Its primarily about securing foreign IP rights for US companies, Obama's legacy, and strategic influence.

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I think the parent meant 10% GDP growth in the other (non-U.S.) countries.
It doesn't do that either.