Oppose 3 international trade agreements in current forms
In Plain English
The city previously opposed the Trans Pacific Partnership in 2015. This expands that opposition to include 2 additional trade agreements: the Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Agreement and Trade in Services Agreement. The city argues these agreements could impact local government authority and worker protections.
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Votes
to adopt Resolution No. 111-15
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city unanimously expanded its opposition to international trade agreements beyond the Trans Pacific Partnership to include two additional proposed deals: the Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Agreement and Trade in Services Agreement. This resolution builds on the city's 2015 stance against the Trans Pacific Partnership, expressing concern that these trade agreements could limit local government decision-making power and weaken worker protections. The vote represents a policy statement rather than binding action, as international trade agreements are negotiated at the federal level. This continues the council's pattern of taking positions on broader policy issues that they believe could affect local governance.
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