I just wanted to add that e-commerce is essential for smaller businesses. This is a key aspect of the trade deal because that's how they can reach those new markets much more easily. The big feature for a lot of small companies and why they don't get involved in international trade is cost, and part of that cost is the cost of movement. E-commerce allows them to do that much more easily. It's important that these factors are a part of the TPP agreement, so there is a framework where they can work on a level playing field with other countries very much more easily and access those markets much more easily.
On February 23rd, 2016. See this statement in context.