[jpsb]

When did negociation between Mexico, Canada and the USA on NAFTA begin?

"Mexican President Salinas and President Bush began negotiations for a liberalized trade between the two countries. Prior to NAFTA, Mexican tariffs on U.S. imports were 250% higher than U.S. tariffs on Mexican imports. In 1991, Canada requested a trilateral agreement, which then led to NAFTA. In 1993, concerns about liberalization of labor and environmental regulations led to the adoption of two addendums.

NAFTA was signed by President George H.W. Bush, Mexican President Salinas, and Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in 1992.

Reagan had nothing to do with NAFTA, perhaps as a senile old man he thought it was a good idea. However he had nothing to do with NAFTA as it was negotiated after he left the presidency.

[1rudeboy]

Sorry. I am immune to historical revisionism. Reagan proposed a common market between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico during his campaign for the presidency. He later announced his desire to expand it to the entire continent.

[dennisw]

Reagan had nothing to do with NAFTA, perhaps as a senile old man he thought it was a good idea. However he had nothing to do with NAFTA as it was negotiated after he left the presidency.

I doubt president Reagan ever uttered the word NAFTA. Though he did speak of a US-Mexico-Canada trade bloc and pact

[1rudeboy]

I don’t mean to sidetrack the thread, but when do you think Reagan became senile? I should probably review his policy proposals from that point forward.