TPP a salve for Brexit uncertainty

摘要

Britain's vote in June to leave the European Union (EU) carries with it a mass of unknowns. In fact, the only certain thing aboutthe outcome is continued uncertainty.Depending on how things shake out, Brexit could result in anything from a reordering of trade ties to and among EU countries, to a continuing erosion of globalization that could make all trade more difficult no matter the nation or industry.Tools that facilitate U.S. competitiveness and counter anti-trade momentum become more important than ever in light of potential Brexit fallout. The pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement is a perfect example of a means for the United States to ensure tighter ties to a less disrupted market.