TPP Trade Deal: Gains and challenges for Asia-Pacific countries

[Viva_Viet]

That makes more sense. As the new observed, Vietnam kept its taxes on coal and petro export. It is reasonable to argue that if Vietnam can negotiate these, then Japan would have kept its barrier in agriculture sector. By the same train of thought, US would have kept a large percentage of its current trade tariff as well.

Look, I was among the group of people expressing surprise that a TPP deal involving "total lift of tariff among signing nations" can happen at all, let alone this quickly. From this news, we can surmises that what really happened is that some of the more ambitious aspect of TPP (like integrating the supply chain from the signing nations) is curbed in favor of the current status quo. I have no doubt that some agreements are reached, but judging from the speed of negotiation, I would say the majority of the status quo is likely preserved.

Now we just need to wait for announcement regarding to the following sectors:

1. Automobile sector agreement between Japan and US.
2. IP deal

The Chinese users can relax and watch the show now. Now we know that not much here is actually China's concern. To elaborate, the Chinese political concern for TPP is that if countries like Vietnam and Japan agree to a full tariff lift, due to having a more skewed industrial and economic structure, this two nations will become increasing dependent on US, which is against Chinese interest in the pacific area. However, as long as Vietnam and Japan do not surrender their core interests, then TPP will be another economic agreement and nothing special.

Still dont understand that VN is different with JP,CAD,Mexico in TPP ??

Just like US allows VN to enrich uranium on our soil, but JP,CAD never have that right.

 

[CAPRICORN-88]

funny logic.

Joining to TPP is served for Vietnamese people interest. Simply put, the benefits of the TPP coming into effect outweigh the costs in a huge way. Particularly, the benefits for one country—Vietnam—are huge.

Trans-Pacific Partnership: Do it for Vietnam | The Diplomat

Will it truly served the Vietnamese people interest or you are just an apologist for your RED government.

None of the citizens in all the TPP nations appear to understand what TPP agreement is all about.

While delegates mainly politicians as not one unlike OBAMA is a lawyer get to browse the 1,000 pages of the rules written by USA has to agree to SIGN based on their memory and the promises by the USA presenters without their mobile phone allowed in the hall. Not only parliaments, assembly and congress were fast tracked, even representatives of these 11 other nations mainly 3rd world delegates were.

So to tell us, it BENEFITS the people.... Hahaha How does adding to the peoples' pocket benefit them.

Being a citizen of a high income nation like Singapore it will not affects us much but we similarly do not like the idea of back deal done without our knowledge. That is what real DEMOCRACY is all about. Don't just talk about it. Get real.

But one thing is true as I read just yesterday, TPP has pushed India and China closer together. India is beginning to feel USA's true agenda and the joke is, it never involved or benefit them.

 

[William Hung]

That makes more sense. As the new observed, Vietnam kept its taxes on coal and petro export. It is reasonable to argue that if Vietnam can negotiate these, then Japan would have kept its barrier in agriculture sector. By the same train of thought, US would have kept a large percentage of its current trade tariff as well.

Look, I was among the group of people expressing surprise that a TPP deal involving "total lift of tariff among signing nations" can happen at all, let alone this quickly. From this news, we can surmises that what really happened is that some of the more ambitious aspect of TPP (like integrating the supply chain from the signing nations) is curbed in favor of the current status quo. I have no doubt that some agreements are reached, but judging from the speed of negotiation, I would say the majority of the status quo is likely preserved.

Now we just need to wait for announcement regarding to the following sectors:

1. Automobile sector agreement between Japan and US.
2. IP deal

The Chinese users can relax and watch the show now. Now we know that not much here is actually China's concern. To elaborate, the Chinese political concern for TPP is that if countries like Vietnam and Japan agree to a full tariff lift, due to having a more skewed industrial and economic structure, this two nations will become increasing dependent on US, which is against Chinese interest in the pacific area. However, as long as Vietnam and Japan do not surrender their core interests, then TPP will be another economic agreement and nothing special.

Western news report are now reporting that the US is going to reveal the whole agreement within the next 30 days. Then you will know what is and what is not the case.

Will it truly served the Vietnamese people interest or you are just an apologist for your RED government.

None of the citizens in all the TPP nations appear to understand what TPP agreement is all about.

While delegates mainly politicians as not one unlike OBAMA is a lawyer get to browse the 1,000 pages of the rules written by USA has to agree to SIGN based on their memory and the promises by the USA presenters without their mobile phone allowed in the hall. Not only parliaments, assembly and congress were fast tracked, even representatives of these 11 other nations mainly 3rd world delegates were.

So to tell us, it BENEFITS the people.... Hahaha How does adding to the peoples' pocket benefit them.

Being a citizen of a high income nation like Singapore it will not affects us much but we similarly do not like the idea of back deal done without our knowledge. That is what real DEMOCRACY is all about. Don't just talk about it. Get real.

But one thing is true as I read just yesterday, TPP has pushed India and China closer together. India is beginning to feel USA's true agenda and the joke is, it never involved or benefit them.

Long post but...

 

[CAPRICORN-88]

Maybe I should this here as well.

It’s a deal!! The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, or simply TPPA, which represents the largest U.S. trade pact since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico in 1993, has been agreed upon by 12 nations – Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam.

Almost immediately, Obama administration celebrates the finalised deal as if they’ve won the World War III. The president proudly claims that the deal would OPEN NEW MARKETS for U.S. goods and services. But the public are still confuse, unimpressed and worry due to SECRECY THAT SHROUDS THE DEAL.

The deal is so secretive that American senators who wish to read the 1,000-PLUS PAGES OF TEXT must do so in a classified soundproof reading room in the basement of the U.S. Capitol building. Prior to access of technical jargon and confusing cross-references encyclopaedia-liked agreement, lawmakers must surrender their cellphones and other mobile devices.

Nobody is allowed to take away any notes, photos, or copies, let alone talk about what he or she read with anyone unless they have “TOP SECRET” clearance. So, how can rhetoric king Obama claims the deal is good when the contents are guarded with military-grade confidentiality? And how many lawmakers have actually read the TTPA bible before voting for it?

In comparison, lawmakers were allowed a copy of the NAFTA entire text during Clinton administration. In fact, it’s EASIER TO ACCESS CERTAIN CIA DOCUMENTS THAN TPPA INFORMATIOn. Therefore, it’s safe to presume that not all the 60 senators who voted to approve fast-track authority for President Obama about 4-month ago in June, had done so knowing well what they were voted for.

Now that it is finalised, Obama must notifies Congress of the TPPA deal, after which lawmakers will have 30 days to review it before it is made public. The full text of the agreement must then be MADE PUBLIC for at least 60 days. After that, President Obama can sign it.

Next, the U.S. International Trade Commission will conduct a full economic review of the deal. The agency has up to 105 days to complete that work. But by then, negotiations are no longer allowed and changes to the language can’t be made any more. What lawmakers can do is to fully approve the deal or REJECT IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.

The burning question: is TPPA a good deal with win-win solutions for the 12 Pacific Rim nations who agreed to it? If Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is truly a great business deal negotiator as highlighted in his book – “The Art Of The Deal” – then it’s a screw up deal based on his latest reaction.

“The INCOMPETENCE AND DISHONESTY of the President, his administration and perhaps most disturbing – the Congress of the United States are about to place American jobs and the very livelihoods of Americans at risk … The only entities to benefit from this trade deal will be other countries, particularly China and Japan, and big corporations in America” – said Trump.

How does Trump know it was a a bad deal from the beginning? Trump said that the lack of transparency throughout the secret negotiations should prove that the deal is horrendous. Hate to admit it but what the clown said is true – IF THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD DEAL, WHY WAS THERE NO TRANSPARENCY?

So, if the Americans are not benefitting from this deal, does this mean the other 11 nations would benefit at the expense of United States? Not really. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is facing a tough and rough re-election this month with opposition party declaring it WOULD NOT BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE DEAL.

Leaders of Australia and New Zealand are having tough time with a deal they couldn’t explain satisfactory. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak probably is AS CLUELESS AS THE PUBLIC as to what his country could benefit from the agreement. As one of the countries with little transparency but lots of protection, cronyism, nepotism and corruption, has NAJIB BROUGHT ANOTHER DISASTER TO THE COUNTRY?

So, does this mean Malaysia CAN SELL LOCALLY-MADE PROTON CARS to the United States without the need to meet strict US automotive regulations? If not, then the reverse is true so has Najib administration agreed to slash excise and import duties and makes American cars cheaper locally?

Considering US is the largest exporter of pharmaceutical drugs, essentially all the 11 nations would lose out if its pharmaceutical companies are allowed a LONGER MARKET EXCLUSIVITY that they already enjoy on genetically engineered drugs. U.S. law allows 12 years of patent-style protections so with TPPA deal, will the same privilege applies, which will make DRUGS MORE EXPENSIVE?

Amongst other, TPPA addresses tariff reductions for agriculture and automobiles, as well as intellectual-property rights for movies and pharmaceutical drugs, the free flow of information on the Internet, wildlife conservation, online commerce and dispute SETTLEMENT PRACTICES FOR MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS.

Does TPPA participating leaders, such as Malaysian Najib Razak knows that if his long perceived arrogant government chooses to change laws or other regulations, whenever they like, which could or would affect US big corporations, the US CAN SUE MALAYSIA FOR LOST PROFITS? Until participating nations can tell their citizens how the working class can benefit from the deal, it’s a BAD DEAL.

 

[William Hung]

Maybe I should this here as well.

It’s a deal!! The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, or simply TPPA, which represents the largest U.S. trade pact since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico in 1993, has been agreed upon by 12 nations – Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam.

Almost immediately, Obama administration celebrates the finalised deal as if they’ve won the World War III. The president proudly claims that the deal would OPEN NEW MARKETS for U.S. goods and services. But the public are still confuse, unimpressed and worry due to SECRECY THAT SHROUDS THE DEAL.

The deal is so secretive that American senators who wish to read the 1,000-PLUS PAGES OF TEXT must do so in a classified soundproof reading room in the basement of the U.S. Capitol building. Prior to access of technical jargon and confusing cross-references encyclopaedia-liked agreement, lawmakers must surrender their cellphones and other mobile devices.

Nobody is allowed to take away any notes, photos, or copies, let alone talk about what he or she read with anyone unless they have “TOP SECRET” clearance. So, how can rhetoric king Obama claims the deal is good when the contents are guarded with military-grade confidentiality? And how many lawmakers have actually read the TTPA bible before voting for it?

In comparison, lawmakers were allowed a copy of the NAFTA entire text during Clinton administration. In fact, it’s EASIER TO ACCESS CERTAIN CIA DOCUMENTS THAN TPPA INFORMATIOn. Therefore, it’s safe to presume that not all the 60 senators who voted to approve fast-track authority for President Obama about 4-month ago in June, had done so knowing well what they were voted for.

Now that it is finalised, Obama must notifies Congress of the TPPA deal, after which lawmakers will have 30 days to review it before it is made public. The full text of the agreement must then be MADE PUBLIC for at least 60 days. After that, President Obama can sign it.

Next, the U.S. International Trade Commission will conduct a full economic review of the deal. The agency has up to 105 days to complete that work. But by then, negotiations are no longer allowed and changes to the language can’t be made any more. What lawmakers can do is to fully approve the deal or REJECT IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.

The burning question: is TPPA a good deal with win-win solutions for the 12 Pacific Rim nations who agreed to it? If Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is truly a great business deal negotiator as highlighted in his book – “The Art Of The Deal” – then it’s a screw up deal based on his latest reaction.

“The INCOMPETENCE AND DISHONESTY of the President, his administration and perhaps most disturbing – the Congress of the United States are about to place American jobs and the very livelihoods of Americans at risk … The only entities to benefit from this trade deal will be other countries, particularly China and Japan, and big corporations in America” – said Trump.

How does Trump know it was a a bad deal from the beginning? Trump said that the lack of transparency throughout the secret negotiations should prove that the deal is horrendous. Hate to admit it but what the clown said is true – IF THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD DEAL, WHY WAS THERE NO TRANSPARENCY?

So, if the Americans are not benefitting from this deal, does this mean the other 11 nations would benefit at the expense of United States? Not really. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is facing a tough and rough re-election this month with opposition party declaring it WOULD NOT BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE DEAL.

Leaders of Australia and New Zealand are having tough time with a deal they couldn’t explain satisfactory. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak probably is AS CLUELESS AS THE PUBLIC as to what his country could benefit from the agreement. As one of the countries with little transparency but lots of protection, cronyism, nepotism and corruption, has NAJIB BROUGHT ANOTHER DISASTER TO THE COUNTRY?

So, does this mean Malaysia CAN SELL LOCALLY-MADE PROTON CARS to the United States without the need to meet strict US automotive regulations? If not, then the reverse is true so has Najib administration agreed to slash excise and import duties and makes American cars cheaper locally?

Considering US is the largest exporter of pharmaceutical drugs, essentially all the 11 nations would lose out if its pharmaceutical companies are allowed a LONGER MARKET EXCLUSIVITY that they already enjoy on genetically engineered drugs. U.S. law allows 12 years of patent-style protections so with TPPA deal, will the same privilege applies, which will make DRUGS MORE EXPENSIVE?

Amongst other, TPPA addresses tariff reductions for agriculture and automobiles, as well as intellectual-property rights for movies and pharmaceutical drugs, the free flow of information on the Internet, wildlife conservation, online commerce and dispute SETTLEMENT PRACTICES FOR MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS.

Does TPPA participating leaders, such as Malaysian Najib Razak knows that if his long perceived arrogant government chooses to change laws or other regulations, whenever they like, which could or would affect US big corporations, the US CAN SUE MALAYSIA FOR LOST PROFITS? Until participating nations can tell their citizens how the working class can benefit from the deal, it’s a BAD DEAL.

Do you know that the more butthurt you are about the TPP, the more happier the Vietnamese members become?

You are just burning yourself.

 

[CAPRICORN-88]

Do you know that the more butthurt you are about the TPP, the more happier the Vietnamese members become?

You are just burning yourself.

That is a reply typical of a troll. They like to do single or double liners.

Answer those points highlighted in the post and tell me how does it benefits the people first?

They like to do single or double liners.

Answer those points highlighted in the post and tell me how does it benefits the people first?

What do you called a Khmer Korm Viet in denial?

One who ignore who overwhelming fact and continue to dwell in fantasy.

Well. I have more serious thing to do, thank you for entertaining me with your illogical and seemingly low IQ replies.

 

[William Hung]

That is a reply typical of a troll. They like to do single or double liners.

Answer those points highlighted in the post and tell me how does it benefits the people first?

The author used half of that article to try to spook the readers about the secrecy and non-transparent nature of the TPP negotiation. But that is nothing more than a load of hot air when the whole text of the TPP agreement with be made public soon before each country decides to formally ratify it or not.

So please post something of more substance than that article, which you didn’t even reference.

 

[Rechoice]

Will it truly served the Vietnamese people interest or you are just an apologist for your RED government.

None of the citizens in all the TPP nations appear to understand what TPP agreement is all about.

While delegates mainly politicians as not one unlike OBAMA is a lawyer get to browse the 1,000 pages of the rules written by USA has to agree to SIGN based on their memory and the promises by the USA presenters without their mobile phone allowed in the hall. Not only parliaments, assembly and congress were fast tracked, even representatives of these 11 other nations mainly 3rd world delegates were.

So to tell us, it BENEFITS the people.... Hahaha How does adding to the peoples' pocket benefit them.

Being a citizen of a high income nation like Singapore it will not affects us much but we similarly do not like the idea of back deal done without our knowledge. That is what real DEMOCRACY is all about. Don't just talk about it. Get real.

But one thing is true as I read just yesterday, TPP has pushed India and China closer together. India is beginning to feel USA's true agenda and the joke is, it never involved or benefit them.

You should be memvber of commie party.

TPP created by P4: including Brunei, Chile, Singapore and New Zealand are parties to the Transpacific Economic Partnership Agreement, which was signed in 2005, and entered into force in 2006.

Vietnam and USA joined to TPP later on, in 2008. The negociation is extanded up to now. Nature of this pack was made by P4. USA is new comer.

 

[tranquilium]

Still dont understand that VN is different with JP,CAD,Mexico in TPP ??

Just like US allows VN to enrich uranium on our soil, but JP,CAD never have that right.

So...your suggestion is that Vietnam alone is allowed to negotiating its only deal within TPP while the other countries are nicely following in line.

 

[Viva_Viet]

So...your suggestion is that Vietnam alone is allowed to negotiating its only deal within TPP while the other countries are nicely following in line.

Correct, the negotiation only happen between VN-US. Others are just US vassal states like former South VN. US dont need to negotiate with them.

 

[EAsian]

Now Vietnameses choose to close their eyes on the negative part of TPP, try to put all the filfh under the table and blame China again.LOL,who cares.This is vietnamese mentality,try to ignore the problem instead of solving it.

 

[CAPRICORN-88]

I suggest the Vietnamese trolls read it again and perhaps make an attempt to answer what I have highlighted before answering.

This an article which is very well written and addressed popular concern of the folks living in all TPP nations except RED COMMUNIST Vietnam. So the next best thing for folks with neither critical thinking nor IQ is to keep quiet.




It’s a deal!! The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, or simply TPPA, which represents the largest U.S. trade pact since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico in 1993, has been agreed upon by 12 nations – Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam.

Almost immediately, Obama administration celebrates the finalised deal as if they’ve won the World War III. The president proudly claims that the deal would OPEN NEW MARKETS for U.S. goods and services. But the public are still confuse, unimpressed and worry due to SECRECY THAT SHROUDS THE DEAL.

The deal is so secretive that American senators who wish to read the 1,000-PLUS PAGES OF TEXT must do so in a classified soundproof reading room in the basement of the U.S. Capitol building. Prior to access of technical jargon and confusing cross-references encyclopaedia-liked agreement, lawmakers must surrender their cellphones and other mobile devices.

Nobody is allowed to take away any notes, photos, or copies, let alone talk about what he or she read with anyone unless they have “TOP SECRET” clearance. So, how can rhetoric king Obama claims the deal is good when the contents are guarded with military-grade confidentiality? And how many lawmakers have actually read the TTPA bible before voting for it?

In comparison, lawmakers were allowed a copy of the NAFTA entire text during Clinton administration. In fact, it’s EASIER TO ACCESS CERTAIN CIA DOCUMENTS THAN TPPA INFORMATIOn. Therefore, it’s safe to presume that not all the 60 senators who voted to approve fast-track authority for President Obama about 4-month ago in June, had done so knowing well what they were voted for.

Now that it is finalised, Obama must notifies Congress of the TPPA deal, after which lawmakers will have 30 days to review it before it is made public. The full text of the agreement must then be MADE PUBLIC for at least 60 days. After that, President Obama can sign it.

Next, the U.S. International Trade Commission will conduct a full economic review of the deal. The agency has up to 105 days to complete that work. But by then, negotiations are no longer allowed and changes to the language can’t be made any more. What lawmakers can do is to fully approve the deal or REJECT IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.

The burning question: is TPPA a good deal with win-win solutions for the 12 Pacific Rim nations who agreed to it? If Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is truly a great business deal negotiator as highlighted in his book – “The Art Of The Deal” – then it’s a screw up deal based on his latest reaction.

“The INCOMPETENCE AND DISHONESTY of the President, his administration and perhaps most disturbing – the Congress of the United States are about to place American jobs and the very livelihoods of Americans at risk … The only entities to benefit from this trade deal will be other countries, particularly China and Japan, and big corporations in America” – said Trump.

How does Trump know it was a a bad deal from the beginning? Trump said that the lack of transparency throughout the secret negotiations should prove that the deal is horrendous. Hate to admit it but what the clown said is true – IF THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD DEAL, WHY WAS THERE NO TRANSPARENCY?

So, if the Americans are not benefitting from this deal, does this mean the other 11 nations would benefit at the expense of United States? Not really. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is facing a tough and rough re-election this month with opposition party declaring it WOULD NOT BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE DEAL.

Leaders of Australia and New Zealand are having tough time with a deal they couldn’t explain satisfactory. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak probably is AS CLUELESS AS THE PUBLIC as to what his country could benefit from the agreement. As one of the countries with little transparency but lots of protection, cronyism, nepotism and corruption, has NAJIB BROUGHT ANOTHER DISASTER TO THE COUNTRY?

So, does this mean Malaysia CAN SELL LOCALLY-MADE PROTON CARS to the United States without the need to meet strict US automotive regulations? If not, then the reverse is true so has Najib administration agreed to slash excise and import duties and makes American cars cheaper locally?

Considering US is the largest exporter of pharmaceutical drugs, essentially all the 11 nations would lose out if its pharmaceutical companies are allowed a LONGER MARKET EXCLUSIVITY that they already enjoy on genetically engineered drugs. U.S. law allows 12 years of patent-style protections so with TPPA deal, will the same privilege applies, which will make DRUGS MORE EXPENSIVE?

Amongst other, TPPA addresses tariff reductions for agriculture and automobiles, as well as intellectual-property rights for movies and pharmaceutical drugs, the free flow of information on the Internet, wildlife conservation, online commerce and dispute SETTLEMENT PRACTICES FOR MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS.

Does TPPA participating leaders, such as Malaysian Najib Razak knows that if his long perceived arrogant government chooses to change laws or other regulations, whenever they like, which could or would affect US big corporations, the US CAN SUE MALAYSIA FOR LOST PROFITS? Until participating nations can tell their citizens how the working class can benefit from the deal, it’s a BAD DEAL.

 

[hexagonsnow]

He may be chinese or may one of sample of pro chinese viet. During Le Duan on power, he bursted about 50,000 pro chinese in vcp. Some sources claimed 300,000 pro chinese were bursted.

I dont know how many pro chinese viet nguyen tan dung bursted on his term. If i am on power i will make sure zero percent pro chinese viet in vcp governtment. I dont like them even on virtual chat.

Anyway, we winning. The pro chinese will either have to convert or ride boat to china beg for citizenship and will be treated as jungle animal there (according to some chinese here said chinese sees viet as jungle animal.) their families girls we will export to korea as wives houses. As what is called tru di tam toc hehe

Bursted

Vietnamese journalist jailed on charge of spying for China | Media | The Guardian

You should be president of vienam.With your wisdom ,China is just a piece of bullshit.Please set the law and forbidden any chinese production,expel all chinese.Vienam will be a better place.

 

[CAPRICORN-88]

You should be memvber of commie party.

TPP created by P4: including Brunei, Chile, Singapore and New Zealand are parties to the Transpacific Economic Partnership Agreement, which was signed in 2005, and entered into force in 2006.

Vietnam and USA joined to TPP later on, in 2008. The negociation is extanded up to now. Nature of this pack was made by P4. USA is new comer.

By this troll argument, all the concerned citizens of the so-called FREE WORLD who lived in the other 11 TPP nations are tagged COMMUNIST.

That must be a great argument according to your kind although it does sound rather illogical and low IQ by nature.

People who lived thru' NAM will immediately recognized it as a VC argument. Hahahaha

 

[Viva_Viet]

I suggest the Vietnamese trolls read it again and perhaps make an attempt to answer what I have highlighted before answering.

This an article which is very well written and addressed popular concern of the folks living in all TPP nations except RED COMMUNIST Vietnam. So the next best thing for folks with neither critical thinking nor IQ is to keep quiet.




It’s a deal!! The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, or simply TPPA, which represents the largest U.S. trade pact since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico in 1993, has been agreed upon by 12 nations – Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam.

Almost immediately, Obama administration celebrates the finalised deal as if they’ve won the World War III. The president proudly claims that the deal would OPEN NEW MARKETS for U.S. goods and services. But the public are still confuse, unimpressed and worry due to SECRECY THAT SHROUDS THE DEAL.

The deal is so secretive that American senators who wish to read the 1,000-PLUS PAGES OF TEXT must do so in a classified soundproof reading room in the basement of the U.S. Capitol building. Prior to access of technical jargon and confusing cross-references encyclopaedia-liked agreement, lawmakers must surrender their cellphones and other mobile devices.

Nobody is allowed to take away any notes, photos, or copies, let alone talk about what he or she read with anyone unless they have “TOP SECRET” clearance. So, how can rhetoric king Obama claims the deal is good when the contents are guarded with military-grade confidentiality? And how many lawmakers have actually read the TTPA bible before voting for it?

In comparison, lawmakers were allowed a copy of the NAFTA entire text during Clinton administration. In fact, it’s EASIER TO ACCESS CERTAIN CIA DOCUMENTS THAN TPPA INFORMATIOn. Therefore, it’s safe to presume that not all the 60 senators who voted to approve fast-track authority for President Obama about 4-month ago in June, had done so knowing well what they were voted for.

Now that it is finalised, Obama must notifies Congress of the TPPA deal, after which lawmakers will have 30 days to review it before it is made public. The full text of the agreement must then be MADE PUBLIC for at least 60 days. After that, President Obama can sign it.

Next, the U.S. International Trade Commission will conduct a full economic review of the deal. The agency has up to 105 days to complete that work. But by then, negotiations are no longer allowed and changes to the language can’t be made any more. What lawmakers can do is to fully approve the deal or REJECT IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.

The burning question: is TPPA a good deal with win-win solutions for the 12 Pacific Rim nations who agreed to it? If Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is truly a great business deal negotiator as highlighted in his book – “The Art Of The Deal” – then it’s a screw up deal based on his latest reaction.

“The INCOMPETENCE AND DISHONESTY of the President, his administration and perhaps most disturbing – the Congress of the United States are about to place American jobs and the very livelihoods of Americans at risk … The only entities to benefit from this trade deal will be other countries, particularly China and Japan, and big corporations in America” – said Trump.

How does Trump know it was a a bad deal from the beginning? Trump said that the lack of transparency throughout the secret negotiations should prove that the deal is horrendous. Hate to admit it but what the clown said is true – IF THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD DEAL, WHY WAS THERE NO TRANSPARENCY?

So, if the Americans are not benefitting from this deal, does this mean the other 11 nations would benefit at the expense of United States? Not really. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is facing a tough and rough re-election this month with opposition party declaring it WOULD NOT BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE DEAL.

Leaders of Australia and New Zealand are having tough time with a deal they couldn’t explain satisfactory. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak probably is AS CLUELESS AS THE PUBLIC as to what his country could benefit from the agreement. As one of the countries with little transparency but lots of protection, cronyism, nepotism and corruption, has NAJIB BROUGHT ANOTHER DISASTER TO THE COUNTRY?

So, does this mean Malaysia CAN SELL LOCALLY-MADE PROTON CARS to the United States without the need to meet strict US automotive regulations? If not, then the reverse is true so has Najib administration agreed to slash excise and import duties and makes American cars cheaper locally?

Considering US is the largest exporter of pharmaceutical drugs, essentially all the 11 nations would lose out if its pharmaceutical companies are allowed a LONGER MARKET EXCLUSIVITY that they already enjoy on genetically engineered drugs. U.S. law allows 12 years of patent-style protections so with TPPA deal, will the same privilege applies, which will make DRUGS MORE EXPENSIVE?

Amongst other, TPPA addresses tariff reductions for agriculture and automobiles, as well as intellectual-property rights for movies and pharmaceutical drugs, the free flow of information on the Internet, wildlife conservation, online commerce and dispute SETTLEMENT PRACTICES FOR MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS.

Does TPPA participating leaders, such as Malaysian Najib Razak knows that if his long perceived arrogant government chooses to change laws or other regulations, whenever they like, which could or would affect US big corporations, the US CAN SUE MALAYSIA FOR LOST PROFITS? Until participating nations can tell their citizens how the working class can benefit from the deal, it’s a BAD DEAL.

You try to ignore the fact that VN is different with JP CAD etc in TPP, right ?

VN have the right to negotiate with US while the others dont. Just like US allow VN to enrich uranium on our soild while JP,CAD are not allowed.