Ditching the TPP won't solve America's trade deficit
US President Donald Trump wasted no time tackling his campaign promise to reverse America's trade deficit: On Monday he signed a memorandum withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
To maintain its position as a leader in the Asia-Pacific and even in global economy and trade, the US must adhere to the core values of One World under One Set of Laws and revise its constitutional standards to stay in step with the spirit of the times. The US must act to curb the spread of dictatorships and stifle the rise of nationalism and protectionism. It must also recognize that international law should take priority over domestic law and be allowed to directly affect the rights and duties of the people.