This article is a discussion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, better known as the TPP. It traces the origins and purposes of the agreement and delineates the important provisions of the TPP relating to tariffs, services, foreign investment, digital commerce, and intellectual property. The article focuses on the controversial Investor-State Dispute Settlement Mechanism and offers both positive and negative perspectives. The article concludes with commentary on the future course for the TPP, including its relevance to the growing importance and influence of China in the region.