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Thursday, 03/18/1999
NAFTA
NAFTA TIMELINE
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November 6, 1987
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Principles concerning trade and investment relations between Mexico and the United States are established.
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February 1988
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Negotiations begin under the U.S. - Mexico Framework Agreement.
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June 10, 1990
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President Bush and Mexican President Salinas endorse the idea of a comprehensive free trade agreement between the United States and Mexico and direct their trade ministers to do preparatory work.
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February 1991
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Bush, Salinas and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney announce their intention to pursue a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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June 12, 1991
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NAFTA negotiations formally launched in Toronto with trilateral meeting of trade ministers. Nineteen working groups convene.
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August 12, 1992
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Tentative North American Free Trade Agreement initialled.
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September 8, 1992
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Legal draft of NAFTA is published.
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September 18, 1992
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Bush notifies Congress of his intention to sign NAFTA. Congress has 90 days to study the agreement and recommend changes.
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December 17, 1992
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NAFTA is signed.
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May 27 & June 23, 1993
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Canada's Parliament is first to ratify NAFTA.
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September 14, 1993
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NAFTA "side deals" signed.
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November 1993
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NAFTA ratified by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and the Mexican Senate.
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January 1, 1994
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The North American Free Trade Agreement takes effect.
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