Free Trade Treaties

In violent times
You shouldn't have to sell your soul
In black and white
They really, really ought to know
--Tears for Fears

Salient point made here. Free trade does not require a treaty. Genuine free trade involves voluntary exchange between individuals. By definition, they need no permission to do so.

Treaties impose limitations on trade--limits on who, what, where, or how things can be exchanged. And how these limitations will be enforced.

Free trade is grounded in peace. Treaties are grounded in violence.