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Trump means TPP down but not out, Kiwis say

10-11-2016 < Red Ice Creations 120 146 words
 

Trump means TPP down but not out, Kiwis say Editor's note: as this article shows. opposition in NZ to the TPPA is dominated by the Left, who are glad the agreement may not go through, but still remain skeptical as they are convinced Trump represents big corporate interests (as if Hillary didn't). Kiwis who opposed the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement may be breathing a sigh of relief at its apparent demise, but are not letting their guard down. On Thursday, John Key said the trade deal was dead in the water because of Donald Trump's election as president of the United States. The agreement's 12 participating nations signed the deal in Auckland in February. For it to come into effect, the nations then each needed to ratify it. Donald Trump was against the TPP throughout his campaign. His website lists scrapping the deal as number one…
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