The Primary Purpose of NAFTA Is to

question 33

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of NAFTA is to

• A) Encourage the development of the Mexican and Canadian economies at the expense of U.S. workers and consumers.
• B) Protect U.S. and Canadian workers from unfair competition from Mexico.
• C) Increase employment and income in Mexico, Canada, and the United States by encouraging free trade.
• D) Ensure that there are no losers as the result of trade agreements between Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

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