How did NAFTA affect the economies of participating countries?

NAFTA reduced many trade barriers among the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making it easier for businesses to sell goods and obtain materials across borders. This expanded markets and encouraged production across the participating countries, so “increasing the overall volume of production” is the best choice. Trade was not completely unrestricted, and the agreement did not guarantee balanced trade or higher employment and living standards.

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