Senate Passes Fast-Track Trade Legislation, 60-38
The vote is a victory for President Obama, giving him final approval of legislation that enhances his power to negotiate trade deals.
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As NAFTA Memories Linger, Unions Hold Fast Against New Trade Deal
Labor unions argue it's yet another deal that will erode American jobs and benefit corporations. But labor specialists say there's a flip side: Companies more engaged in global trade pay higher wages.
Obama Says China Could Join Already Huge Asia Trade Deal
If you thought the Trans-Pacific Partnership was big already — and it is — it could get even bigger, President Obama told Kai Ryssdal of "Marketplace" from American Public Media.
Just How Big Is The Asia Trade Deal Obama Wants? It's A Beast
The 12 countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership account for almost 36 percent of the world's economy, which would make TPP by far the largest U.S. trade pact.
'Fast-Track' Trade Authority Wins Key Test Vote In Senate
Lawmakers voted 62-38 to limit debate on a bill that would grant the authority to President Obama, marking a big step toward a new trade pact with 11 Asia-Pacific nations.
A Trade Deal Read In Secret By Only A Few (Or Maybe None)
To study the draft Trans-Pacific Partnership text, senators have to go to the basement of the Capitol and enter a secured, soundproof room and surrender their cellphones.
Fast-Track Trade Measure Clears Key Senate Hurdle
The 65-33 vote comes two days after senators rejected a measure to take up the bill giving President Obama fast-track trade authority.
Fast-Track Trade Measure Fails Key Test Vote In Senate
The White House calls the vote merely a "procedural snafu" and expects to eventually prevail.
No One's Talking About What The Pacific Trade Deal Means For Diets
Trade deals like NAFTA can have vast long-term impacts on diet and health. Experts say they're concerned that the U.S. isn't addressing these implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Would More Trade Help The Job Market Run Faster Or Trip It Up?
Friday's jobs report showed tepid wage growth in April. Hours after its release, President Obama gave a speech arguing that a new trade deal would strengthen the labor market. Opponents disagree.