Essay Archive - NAFTA: Canada's & Mexico's Viewpoints
NAFTA: Canada's & Mexico's Viewpoints
When the Canada/U.S. free trade agreement came into effect, the
Mexican's were very impressed by the provision and opportunities that opened for
both sides. Mexico then approached the U.S., seeking to form a similar
agreement with them. This brought forth a new issue in Canada, should they let
Mexico and the U.S. form an agreement without them? Or should they participate,
thus transforming their deal with the U.S. into a trilateral agreement including
Mexico.
On June 12, 1991, the trade ministers of....
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