[Mariner]

"Then please explain the need for secrecy."

Worse, he cites a bunch of unproven or disputed claims about "free trade" , which actually just means free access to American consumers and Capital.

in 1993 the US had a trade surplus with Mexico of $1.6 billion. IN 2014 we ran a $60billion deficit.

20 years of NAFTA.

Let's examine the results of THIS REAL EXAMPLE and then, tell us Mr. Cruz, with a straight face, just how this gargantuan secret deal is going to be good for Americans and America.

[Praxeologue]

in 1993 the US had a trade surplus with Mexico of $1.6 billion. IN 2014 we ran a $60 billion deficit. 20 years of NAFTA.

Isn't this because of the maquiladoras? ... in which case it is not a valid comparison.

[SharpRightTurn]

“20 years of NAFTA. Let’s examine the results of THIS REAL EXAMPLE and then, tell us Mr. Cruz, with a straight face, just how this gargantuan secret deal is going to be good for Americans and America.”

The same way the continuted flooding of our country with more immigrants is going to be good for America.