Executive Council Statement
Trade and Deindustrialization
… crisis that began in Asia more than a year-and-a-half ago continues and spreads. The countries hit first struggle to recover, and new countries succumb to the contagion. Millions of workers have lost their livelihoods in the crisis … fora. We will strenuously oppose any new trade or investment agreements that do not reflect these principles, and we will work to remedy the deep flaws in our current policies. First, excessive volatility in international flows of goods, services, … a better world, for working families here and abroad. Finally, it is important to remember that the United States has the right to withdraw from trade agreements to which it is a party. The US government should undertake an aggressive review of …