Pros and Cons of TPP
The paper, Pros and Cons of TPP provides insight into the trade agreement's impact on member states. According to the report, the trade agreement has both negative and positive implications for the member countries.
Negative Consequences for Canada
The negative consequences for Canada include the loss of manufacturing employment to countries with lower labor costs and the risk of international agencies suing the government.
Positive Effects for Canada
The positive effects include increased Canadian leverage on the labor market, lower-cost products due to lower tax rates, globalization of patents, and the opening up of new markets.
Weaknesses of the Article
However, the article fails to make a convincing case for the TPP agreement. The points are straightforward and concise, which is one of the book's strengths. The article tackles one issue before moving to the next. This arrangement makes the argument easy to follow. Also, where possible, the article exhausts the issue by considering both sides. For instance, the issue of Canadian labor market suffering from a depletion of manufacturing job presents the perspective from both sides. Canada could lose to the cheaper markets, or it could influence the cheap markets to raise their points. The conclusion that the loss would not be as great is, therefore, more convincing. Furthermore, the author supports the argument with facts and figures that make it easier to compare.
Weaknesses of the Argument
Various features weaken the argument. The author exhibits emotional outbursts and biased opinion which confounds the credibility of the text. Issues such as the Trump presidency are shed in a pessimistic light without any supporting evidence. The Canadian environmental condition is also highlighted without strong evidence to support it. Although the author gives the references for his work, there is no clear indication of which information was drawn from which source. The presented facts are, therefore, arguably questionable.
Improvements for a Stronger Argument
Persuasion would be more readily achieved if the author only presented facts with clear citations. Also, instead of only mentioning some points, the author should venture to give a little more detail to support it. For instance, a little information about the Trump presidency or the globalization of patents may go a long way.
Conclusion
The article concludes that global trade is an inevitable transformation. The TPP is full of both benefits and downsides for Canada. However, the author does not effectively communicate this point due to an inadequate use of reference and supporting evidence. The argument is also made weak by confounding facts with personal opinion.
References
Pros and Cons of TPP. (n.d.).
