A trans-Atlantic free-trade zone would have greater aims than simply defending the interests of importers and exporters. "Peace in Freedom" has always been NATO's motto. "Prosperity with Values" could be the aim of the trans-Atlantic free-trade zone. One of those values would be the goal that this prosperity reach as many people as possible.
A worthy goal supported by an appealing slogan. But don’t expect it to materialize anytime soon, and if it will, its shape will not be driven by either Europe or the US and Canada. Asia in the end will indirectly dictate the form of such an alliance.
