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An Idiot's Guide to TTIP: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Here's what you need to know — The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is championed by the European Union as a groundbreaking new deal that'll guarantee us a way out of recession, but in reality it'll pave the way for lower safety standards on products, force the privatisation of public services, and give immense power to big business.

Written by: Julia Martincic

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