Obama Releases Trans Pacific Partnership Deal Details; Congress Prepares For Deb

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My concerns remain the same.  Expecting signatories to adopt draconian US copyright terms would have serious consequences.  For example, adhering to US patents will impede the manufacture and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals, forcing people to pay more for medicine when they may not be able to afford it.  The fact that a provision was inserted to specifically prohibit tobacco companies from suing governments from impeding on their profits underscores the fact that other corporations could benefit from this agreement.

This isn't just about trade.  After all, we already have existing free trade agreements with these countries, and I think the misconstruction of it is a deliberate one.