North American Free Trade Agreement
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Economics
- Subcategories: Business, Trade, Commerce, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, Latin American History, Canadian History
- Geographical Location: Washington, D.C.
- Date: November 20, 1993
Article abstract: Reducing barriers to the flow of goods, services, and investment among Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and its effects are hotly debated.
Summary of Event
Approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1993 was one in a long series of policy actions reflecting a commitment by the United States government to relatively unrestricted international trade and finance. This commitment began in 1934, when, in the depths of a deep depression, the United States adopted a...
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