The trade debate is heating up in Washington over the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) between the United States and 11 Asia-Pacific nations. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is even in town to promote the controversial deal.
But Americans across the country are raising their voices to make sure the TPP, along with related fast track legislation, includes language to prevent currency cheating by countries like Japan. Below, they share why they are taking action.
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"To protect my Grandkids future!" —Joyce Ragan
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"I support mfg. And it supports me." —Matt Snodgrass
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"I want Congress to support my business!"
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"I want to tell Congress: Don't trade my job away!!"
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"The future of our country!" —Dr. Rob Lords
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"I support American jobs." —Halee Musho
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"Philadelphia industry needs strong trade enforcement."
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"I want Congress to support our Virginia manufacturers."
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"I support Fair Trade + American Jobs." —Joe Edgell
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"Protect U.S. Jobs from unfair trade deals." —Ivan Collins
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"I support fair trade for my kids." —Keith Meredith
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"Our parents support fair trade for our futures." —Cayden, Tanner and Myka
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"Keep America strong! Get tough on trade."
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"Strong trade laws protect jobs." —Debbie.
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"My son's job depends on American manufacturing."
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"American industry = American prosperity."
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"South Philly wants strong trade law enforcement!"
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"Don't trade away my family's future."
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"Fair trade deals make happy families."
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"I support American manufacturing!" —Erin
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"I signed the petition because fair trade is worth fighting for!" —Fair Trade Francesca
AAM staffers Lou Delatore, Jennifer Drudge, Meghan Hasse, Luke Lorenz, Mark Musho, Ken Poweski, and Rachel Bennett Steury contributed to this report.