NAFTa's history
- The idea for a treaty like NAFTA first was brought up in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. Reagan envisioned a North American market in which the whole continent could have free trade.
- In 1988, Canadian Prime Minister Mulroney agreed with Reagan to create trade between the United States and Canada. The Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement was then signed and put into effect in 1989.
- In 1991, Canada asked for a free trade agreement between all three countries in North America. Thus, NAFTA was created. After being signed and ratified, the treaty went into effect in 1994.
- In 1988, Canadian Prime Minister Mulroney agreed with Reagan to create trade between the United States and Canada. The Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement was then signed and put into effect in 1989.
- In 1991, Canada asked for a free trade agreement between all three countries in North America. Thus, NAFTA was created. After being signed and ratified, the treaty went into effect in 1994.