CLEAN : Expert says TPP will be tough to pass in Congress

The transcript discusses the challenges of ratifying a major trade agreement during a presidential race year, highlighting the potential failure of the TPP and its implications for multilateral trade. It critiques the WTO's negotiation deadlock and suggests the TPP as a solution. The political dynamics within the Republican and Democratic parties regarding trade agreements are explored, noting the divisions and challenges faced by each party, particularly concerning union support.

What makes the TPP agreement unprecedented according to the video?

• Its emphasis on technology trade

• Its exclusion of major economies

• Its large scale and timing during a presidential race year

• Its focus on environmental issues

What has caused the WTO to suffer from a negotiation deadlock for the past 20 years?

• Excessive focus on agriculture

• Lack of member countries

• Institutional design flaws

• Overemphasis on technology

How could the success of the TPP help the WTO?

• By providing a new framework for negotiations

• By reducing the number of member countries

• By focusing on environmental issues

• By excluding developing countries

What is the stance of some segments of the Republican Party on the TPP?

• They oppose it due to environmental concerns

• They are divided on it

• They are indifferent to it

• They fully support it

Why is trade policy challenging for Democrats according to the video?

• Due to lack of public interest

• Due to union opposition

• Because of environmental concerns

• Because of technological advancements