It would be cool if they could just pass a clean trade bill without mixing in a ton of other stuff. Eliminating tariffs, quotas, local content requirements and what not is almost always good for everyone. It isn't as clear that eliminating barriers to FDI is always in a countries best interest. The ISDS system seems like a mess that if reformed could be much more fair. A harsh judgement against a small nation can cost as much as an education budget. I'm in favor of free trade but I don't know how I feel about major aspects of the TPP.
The way our system works I don't think that legislation can be passed without a lot of pork in it. If it doesn't directly benefit the person voting 'yes' it seems like they will vote 'no.'It would be cool if they could just pass a clean trade bill without mixing in a ton of other stuff.