The sky fell on the US poultry industry last year. But NAFTA and the TPP helped protect US exports.

Migrating birds don’t pay much attention to border regulations, it turns out. But last year’s “bird flu” outbreak, a huge blow to parts of the US poultry industry, offers a clear example of why humans should take a closer look at the value of global trade agreements. In 2015, the United States was battling its worst-ever outbreak of avian influenza. While the Centers for Disease Control reported no cases among humans, the Department of Agriculture put the price tag for taxpayers at $950 million

Source: Peterson Institute (PIIE)