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They are all the products of bi-lateral or multi-lateral treaties, hammered out in secret meetings between senior members of participating governments.

There is absolutely no "International community" involved in this process. It's a private settlement between directly affected parties.

These agreements also tend to be incredibly undemocratic, and are often hilariously hostile to the interests of the constituents of said governments. Be careful what you wish for - what you'll get is less like the European Union, and more like the TPP.




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