Finally, failure would be a missed opportunity for the U.S. economy – and America’s ability to
project strength abroad rests on its economic foundation at home. According to an analysis
from the Peterson Institute, U.S. income gains under the TPP would be significant, potentially
adding $59 billion per year by 2020. Failing to conclude the TPP would forego these potential
gains, and would make it more difficult for the U.S. to stem the defense cuts put in place by
the sequester and invest in our military presence in the AsiaPacific.