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Public Health Summary Statements on Trade Agreements
 
CAFTA - The US- Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) poses major threats to public health and the right to protect health standards, including privatization of health-related services, high drug prices, interference with government contracting, and lack of public health representation in trade policy decisions.

Click here for CAFTA Statement

US-Australia FTA can preempt reimportation bills Americas to promote trade agreements that advance the interests of population health, including international labor rights and safe working conditions; and encouraging the alliance of public health professionals and affiliates across international borders to advance such alternatives.

Click here for US-Australia FTA Statement

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