TTIP leaked documents could spell the end

[cronus]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world ... 09896.html

TTIP leaked documents could spell the end of controversial trade deal, say campaigners

Hundreds of leaked pages from the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) show that the deal could be about to collapse, according to campaigners.

The huge leak – which gives the first full insight into the negotiations – shows that the relationship between Europe and the US are weaker than had been thought and that major divisions remain on some of the agreement’s most central provisions.

The talks have been held almost entirely in secret, and most information that is known in public has come out from unofficial leaks. But the new pages, leaked by Greenpeace, represent the first major look at how the highly confidential talks are progressing.

The leaks could be enough to destabilise the deal completely, according to campaigners who have claimed that the agreement couldn't survive the leaks.

(continued, should ensure a interesting October on Wall Street...)

[Hermit]

I hope it sinks. The secrecy with which negotiations have been conducted alone is sufficient reason to reject the treaty. What can possibly be good about it when millions of people who will be affected by it are not allowed to know the details?

[Strontium Dog]

Why would you need to know the details before a settlement has been reached?

Surely the time to judge something is when there is actually a finished article to be judged.

[Galaxian]

Why would you need to know the details before a settlement has been reached?
Surely the time to judge something is when there is actually a finished article to be judged.

Yes master. Our great lord protectors know what's best for us. We're just the livestock, eternally grateful... Pray, forgive our indiscretions for even being mildly curious. We sinners must remain ignorant dumb brutes and know our place. Which of our children will pleasure you today?

[cronus]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36191577

TTIP trade talks 'likely to stop', warns French minister

A lot of money riding on the signing of this deal.

http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/index/djia/charts



(continued, maybe not continued...)

[JimC]

As long as it doesn't change the price of gin, I don't fucking give a shit...