http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAFTA
http://www.ontheissues.org/Barack_Obama.htm#Free_Trade
The two articles above show Barack Obama's stance on Free Trade and specifically a treaty called the Central American Free Trade Agreement. I think this agreement is a good idea as it will allow all economies involved to become more efficient, as free trade always does. Barack Obama does not support this agreement saying that it will affect the labor and environmental standards. He makes a valid point, and creates a good argument on what is more important. On one hand a stronger economy can be built with more free trade while on the other hand there is poor labor laws and environmental problems. What is the solution?
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Not sure if there is an answer there, John. We can't control labor or the environment in other countries. Why would we?
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