And it is often a transnational company that determines which products are manufactured or available in Mexico.

Apart from the efforts of transnational companies already mentioned, there are other strategic and financial considerations.

"It is easy for the money to bypass the community" and stay in the hands of transnational companies.

Large transnational companies have begun to use fair trade commodities in their products.

The strike continues to affect transnational companies, which shut down because they could not get fuel and other supplies.

R&D departments in transnational companies also contribute to international educational research.

Are they the interests of large, transnational companies which want to make profits without regard to social or environmental agreements?

The agreement gives rights to transnational companies at the expense of states.

Its proposals mean that transnational companies are given extensive rights at the expense of the states.

"What you see is a massive popular rejection of transnational companies owning essential services."