Closed door Quote by Jan Schakowsky

Trade agreements influence the standards, protections and regulations that shape the kind of society we live in.

— Barry Gardiner

Fast track is about pushing through the TPP, TTIP and future trade agreements that would massively increase the power of big international corporations and…

— Jan Schakowsky

We have worked to make our trade negotiations more transparent and to negotiate value-based agreements. We have listened to concerns, for example by carrying…

— Cecilia Malmstrom

The TPP will directly impact Louisiana businesses and open the pathway for improved commerce and trade between the United States and our Pacific Rim…

— John Bel Edwards

While the TPP - like any trade deal - is a subject of vigorous debate, its benefits are clear. The TPP will open markets…

— Ben Rhodes

Because countries often have differing political and economic systems, agreements are needed to protect those invested in trade.

— David Suzuki

Trade deals are not the vehicle for raising or lowering standards of protection for consumers, the environment, workers or anyone else. Regulations are made…

— Kenneth Clarke

The establishment of free trade agreements can be a critical and progressive step towards greater economic integration, and continues to become more valuable in…

— Dan Kildee

Trade agreements are important because they open up new marketplaces to small businesses, which ultimately translates into more jobs and greater economic growth.

— Sam Graves

We have a raising wages agenda. And that includes tax policy, trade policy. TPP is a very bad agreement. Covers 40 percent of the…

— Richard Trumka

Our trade negotiations should ensure that American workers are protected and that there are mechanisms in place to deal with other countries cheating.

— Carlos Beruff

Of course, trade agreements can be beneficial, but of course they need to avoid infringing on certain areas and respect diversity.

— Christine Lagarde