As the EU periphery has shown, cutting wages – as bad as that is – does not necessarily translate into the creation of new jobs. But then, who would win?
Meet the secretive powers behind the trade negotiations that attempt to rewrite US and EU laws and regulations to their liking and beyond democratic controls.
by Don Quijones • • Comments Off on The Global Corporatocracy Is Nearing Completion
Quietly, the rules governing global trade and financial markets are being changed. Despite the enormous impact they have on our lives, the public is not consulted. Most people are not even aware it is happening.
by Don Quijones • • Comments Off on Corporate Colonialism: Winners and Losers of Global ‘Free’ Trade
By Don Quijones: The new trade agreements have little to do with promoting free trade. They’re about extending the power and control of the world’s largest corporations.
by Electronic Frontier Foundation • • Comments Off on Obama Furiously Pushes Secret Trade Deal, Opposition Grows
By Maira Sutton, Electronic Frontier Foundation: Under pressure from multinational corporations, the White House wants authority from Congress to run over Congress’ constitutional powers. The zany, secretive power play of trade deals.
