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North America's largest trade deal is under review and critics said it is hurting the Pennsylvania economy and needs to be rewritten. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement, which replaced the North American...

Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · 5d

This is a deal we were told was going to bring jobs pouring into the United States, but it hasn't worked out that way. Our trade deficit with Canada and Mexico has almost doubled under the #USMCA.

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · 9d

Big Tech is again attempting to utilize the #USMCA and other trade agreements to permanently prevent states or Congress from enacting AI regulations. Help us push back against #BigTech’s attempt to rig trade deals by submitting a public comment today

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Stop Trump’s Rigged Trade Deal from Further Hurting Working People

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WFTC @wafairtrade.bsky.social · 25d

Join WFTC in demanding a USMCA that puts people and the planet above corporate interests!

Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · 25d

Demand Trump's rigged #USMCA trade deal finally put the interests of working people ahead of greedy corporations ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

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Instead of uplifting working people, President Trump’s trade deals have prioritized the interests of greedy corporations. Now Trump’s signature trade deal — which helps corporations destroy jobs and…

Stop Trump’s Rigged Trade Deal from Further Hurting Working People

Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · 18d

Rather than prioritize quality job creation, Trump has consistently used backroom trade deals to secure new giveaways for Big Tech, Wall Street and other corporate elites. Take action to demand that the #USMCA puts people before corporate profits.

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Instead of uplifting working people, President Trump’s trade deals have prioritized the interests of greedy corporations. Now Trump’s signature trade deal — which helps corporations destroy jobs and…

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: September Trade Justice Power Hour: Time to Rewrite Trump's Rigged Trade Deal . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · 24d

TODAY: Trump’s #USMCA trade deal is failing working people + helping greedy corporations. Now it's under review. Join our Trade Justice Power Hour on 9/18 @ 3pm ET to demand a rewrite that puts workers first! RSVP 👉
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President Trump said that the USMCA — his rebranded version of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) — was the greatest trade deal ever and promised it would bring jobs pouring back to the...

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · 25d

Demand Trump's rigged #USMCA trade deal finally put the interests of working people ahead of greedy corporations ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Stop Trump’s Rigged Trade Deal from Further Hurting Working People

Instead of uplifting working people, President Trump’s trade deals have prioritized the interests of greedy corporations. Now Trump’s signature trade deal — which helps corporations destroy jobs and…

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: September Trade Justice Power Hour: Time to Rewrite Trump's Rigged Trade Deal . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Sep 10

Trump’s #USMCA trade deal is failing working people + helping greedy corporations. Now it's under review. Join our Trade Justice Power Hour on 9/18 @ 3pm ET to demand a rewrite that puts workers first! RSVP 👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

President Trump said that the USMCA — his rebranded version of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) — was the greatest trade deal ever and promised it would bring jobs pouring back to the...

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Aug 30

The Trump admin is using backroom trade talks to help Big Tech end monopoly controls, dismantle online privacy, secure new corporate tax breaks, & restrict oversight of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Take action now to stop rigged trade deals.

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Tell President Trump: Stop Rigging Trade Deals for Big Tech

Rather than create jobs or raise wages, the Trump administration is rigging its backroom trade deals to help Big Tech billionaires undermine online privacy, data security, AI accountability and more.

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Aug 18

THIS THURSDAY: Join us to hear from Global Trade Watch's Research Director, Iza Camarillo, about a new report which exposes how so-called "free trade" policies have fueled forced migration and economic inequality--and what we can do to change that

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jul 28

Rather than prioritize job creation or wage increases, the Trump administration is using its backroom trade deals to advance the interests of #BigTech billionaires. Take action now:

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Rather than create jobs or raise wages, the Trump administration is rigging its backroom trade deals to help Big Tech billionaires undermine online privacy, data security, AI accountability and more.

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jul 26

Our partners at the California Trade Justice Coalition are headed to the Social and Economic Justice Film Festival today for a viewing of the new documentary “CRITICAL MINERALS: Creating a Just & Sustainable Clean Energy Transition.” You can watch the documentary here: criticalmineralsjustice.org

Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jul 23

If you want to learn more, check out this website:
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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jul 23

Efforts to improve #CriticalMinerals supply chains must do more than secure materials — they must align with our climate goals, create good jobs, and support sustainable development.

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New CA documentary examines the harms of mining 'critical minerals'

A new documentary looked at ways to reduce the human and environmental harms stemming from the mining of "critical minerals." Without minerals like cobalt, nickel and lithium, there would b...

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Statement on Canada’s Residence of Digital Services Tax after Trump Suspended Trade Talks | Trade Justice Education Fund

Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jul 14

THIS THURSDAY: We'll hear from Global Trade Watch's Research Director, Iza Camarillo, about a new report which exposes how so-called "free trade" policies have fueled forced migration and economic inequality--and what we can do to change that. RSVP link below:

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jul 9

Corporate-driven trade agreements cause economic displacement throughout the globe, and have long been a driving force behind much of the migration to the United States. Join this month's Power Hour to learn more

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jun 30

"Leveraging tariff threats to help Big Tech billionaires get new tax cuts is not the change that working people need." Check out the link below to learn more:

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Washington, D.C. — In response to reporting that the Canadian government is rescinding a tax aimed at large tech corporations in the face of trade pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, Arthur Sta...

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jun 25

“We’re Not Against the Green Transition. We Just Want It Done Right.” ✅🌱 #JustTransition #CriticalMinerals
Learn more: CriticalMineralsJustice.org

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jun 23

“Trading One Crisis for Another?” 🌍⚠️ #ClimateCrisis #CriticalMinerals
Learn more: CriticalMineralsJustice.org

Statement on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement as North American Leaders Meet | Trade Justice Education Fund

Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jun 17

“Whose Land Is Powering the Clean Energy Boom?” ⚡🌎 #IndigenousRights #CriticalMinerals
Learn more: CriticalMineralsJustice.org

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jun 16

Statement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement #USMCA as North American leaders meet about trade during the G7

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Washington, D.C. — As President Trump visits Calgary, where he will attend one-on-one meetings about trade and other topics with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Shein...

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jesselenney.bsky.social @jesselenney.bsky.social · Jun 14

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jun 12

We’re proud to join the more than 675 groups with a clear vision on how the pending #USMCA / #NAFTA renegotiation can benefit working families and communities across North America.

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Trade Justice Ed Fund @tradejustice.bsky.social · Jun 13

“What Is Circularity? And Why It Matters Now.” 🔁🌍 #CircularEconomy #CriticalMinerals
Learn more: CriticalMineralsJustice.org