In Ohio, Clinton Opposes Obama Auto Parts Trade Standard

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

In Ohio, Clinton Opposes Obama Auto Parts Trade Standard

By LISA LERER, ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND — Mar 12, 2016, 10:36 PM ET

Hillary Clinton wants stricter rules on auto imports than the Obama administration negotiated in a sweeping Pacific trade deal that's a major priority for the White House.

Under the Trans-Pacific Partnership, automobiles could be imported tax-free into the U.S. even if most parts in those vehicles were made in countries that are not in the trade alliance.

That's drawn opposition from auto-state senators, such as Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown, who say it would encourage manufacturers to use cheaper parts from China, which is not part of the agreement.

"It's one of the reasons I oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership," said Clinton, campaigning with Brown in Youngstown on Saturday night. "When I saw what was in it, it was clear to me there were too many loopholes, too many opportunities for folks to be taken advantage of."

Despite her tougher line, Clinton did not specify what standard on domestic auto parts she would favor as she campaigned in advance of the Ohio presidential primaries Tuesday. The Pacific trade deal can only be accepted or rejected by Congress in full — not further negotiated — so her position underscores her opposition to the agreement.

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[cantbeserious]

1. Is HRC Opposed To TPP - Or - Is This Just Cherry Picking - For Politics

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[coyote]

2. Who the hell knows who she is?

Just 1 of the 1000 reasons I will never vote for her.

[cantbeserious]

3. This Citizen's Head Is Spinning In Perpetual Motion With All The Flips And Flops

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[Skwmom]

4. Do you really need to ask that question?

[earthshine]

7. She was for the TPP until she was against it.

She referred to as the gold standard for trade agreements. That was supposedly before she saw what was in the bill, because it was negotiated in top-secret fashion.

Then after seeing what was in it (or rather seeing how strongly Bernie/unions/American people were opposed to it), she's now against it.

This is why we refer to her campaign as camp weathervane.

[Kokonoe]

5. New cars made in the US already have plenty of Chinese parts

So if that's the only cherry that sunk the trade deal. What exactly is she against?

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

6. How suddenly convenient.

Sadly, many Ohio voters who aren't paying attention will actually fall for this ploy, and think she's any sort of protectionist.