U.S. Trade Rep. Froman: TPP up to Congressional Leaders

Ambassador Froman discusses the status of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and its legislative process, highlighting the challenges posed by the recent election. He emphasizes the importance of TPP in setting high trade standards and countering China's RCEP initiative. The discussion also covers the impact of trade agreements on US workers, the Environmental Goods Agreement, and reflections on globalization. Froman expresses hope for bipartisan efforts to address the challenges of globalization and trade.

What is the significance of the Environmental Goods Agreement mentioned in the text?

How does the text suggest that TPP would affect labor rights globally?

What is the overall perspective on the future of trade agreements as discussed in the text?