An emphasis on investment protection could establish de facto international standards that ensure legal security for investors while providing sufficient scope for governments’ legitimate regulatory interests. The talks would have an even greater impact if the parties agreed on a unified approach to dealing with states that fail to meet their obligations.
强调投资保护可以形成确保投资者法律安全同时又为政府的合法监管利益提供足够空间的实际国际标准。如果各方能够形成统一的处理不履行义务的国家的方针，那么跨大西洋贸易和投资合作伙伴谈判将会形成更大的影响。