WASHINGTON, DC – The debate in the United States about trade has taken an unfortunate turn. Instead of discussing the detailed issues on their merits, President Barack Obama’s administration has chosen to emphasize the need for fast-track procedures (also known as trade promotion authority, or TPA) to negotiate any trade agreement.
华盛顿—美国的贸易争论发生了不幸的转折。总统奥巴马政府不去详细讨论贸易的利弊问题，而是选择强调贸易谈判中的“快车道”程序（fast-track procedures，也被称为促进贸易权限，简称TPA）。奥巴马政府也许能赢得争论，但可能因此造成真正的伤害。