The advantage of trade agreements is that they establish the rules of the game. For us, it is key to set up a familiar business environment in which to invest. There can certainly be vested interests. There are more strategic players who will use protectionist strategies, but having trade agreements allows for rules on which we can rely to ask for the situation to be corrected. This is the advantage of a trade agreement; it is not perfect, but at least it provides a foundation for the rules.
On May 11th, 2016. See this statement in context.