NAFTA and Physical Policy Notes Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does NAFTA stand for?
North American Free Trade Agreement
Which countries were involved in NAFTA?
United States, Canada, and Mexico
True or False: NAFTA was implemented in 1994.
True
What was the primary goal of NAFTA?
To eliminate trade barriers between the member countries.
Fill in the blank: NAFTA aimed to promote _____ among the three member countries.
economic cooperation
Which agreement replaced NAFTA in 2020?
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
What was one of the criticisms of NAFTA?
It led to job losses in certain sectors in the United States.
True or False: NAFTA included provisions for labor and environmental standards.
True
What is the purpose of physical policy in the context of NAFTA?
To manage the economic impacts of trade on infrastructure and public services.
Which sector saw significant growth due to NAFTA?
Agriculture
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a provision of NAFTA? A) Tariff reduction B) Environmental regulations C) Immigration policies
C) Immigration policies
What impact did NAFTA have on Mexican agriculture?
It increased competition and led to the modernization of the sector.
Fill in the blank: NAFTA’s Chapter 11 provided for _____ between investors and states.
investor-state dispute resolution
True or False: NAFTA resulted in increased trade among the member countries.
True
What did critics argue about NAFTA’s impact on wages?
It suppressed wages in some industries.
What role did the Environmental Protection Agency play in NAFTA?
It was involved in monitoring the environmental impacts of the agreement.
Which was a major benefit of NAFTA for U.S. consumers?
Lower prices on goods due to increased competition.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was created to address labor issues under NAFTA.
North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC)
True or False: NAFTA had no impact on foreign direct investment in North America.
False
What is one way NAFTA affected the automotive industry?
It encouraged the integration of supply chains across borders.
Short answer: What was a significant outcome of NAFTA for Canadian industries?
Increased access to the U.S. market.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a goal of NAFTA? A) To protect local jobs B) To increase trade C) To limit foreign investment
B) To increase trade
What was a significant change in trade policy after NAFTA was implemented?
Reduction of tariffs on goods traded between the member countries.
Fill in the blank: NAFTA helped to create the _____ region, which is one of the largest trading blocs in the world.
North American economic