Last month, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk defended the unprecedented secrecy of TPP negotiations by noting that when the draft of a major regional trade pact was released previously, it became impossible to finish the deal as then proposed. [...]
Well, duh. No kidding Red Ryder. If you wrote trade agreements that did not undermine US sovereignty or put our labor force at a disadvantage, or undermine consumer rights, or put our domestic businesses at a disadvantage you would not have to keep the details secret and it would be an easier sell. How did this bozo ever get to be one of our trade negotiators anyway, and is it time for a replacement?