[kevin_b_er]

Volkswagon could sue for their expected future profits. A private arbitration court where the judges are corporate lawyers will decide if the court of a sovereign nation is somehow inhibiting VW's future possible profit. The health and safety of the citizens will not be considered.

The TPP is a government signing away its sovereignty and duty to protect its citizens, for both will take second place to expected future profits.

[sitkack]

So it makes all governments that sign it banana republics of the corporations? If I get to work for Tyrell Corp, I am in!