Well, based on that every utility should be sold off to a foreign country since only then are you prevented global trade laws and treaties from passing laws (or

Well, based on that every utility should be sold off to a foreign country since only then are you prevented global trade laws and treaties from passing laws (or even failing to enforce civil fines?) that harm their interests. Frankly, I'm doubtful this is a case of actual enforcement of global trade rules, it's pure economic power. That works until it doesn't, and even the purchasers of these profitable "rights" know this. That's why they want to get their money out quickly, but once the local government has turned against you it's rarely worth fighting even for the largest funds.