North American Free Trade Agreement.

This article concerns the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which became effective in 1994. This is an agreement signed by the United States, Canada, and Mexico aimed at eliminating trade barriers among the three nations. Essentially, NAFTA is an extension of the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the United States that was established in 1989. There are a number of other considerations beyond free trade under the scope of the NAFTA, including but not limited to intellectual property, telecommunications, and environmental protection. This article will provide an overview of the history of NAFTA and its impact on trade and labor in North America. There will also be a discussion of the agreement's effect on certain industries in each signatory country as well as issues related to NAFTA.