Case Study: Views Against NAFTA

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3) Views Against NAFTA

There are opinions available that mentions negative impact of NAFTA on the economies.

* NAFTA, did not allow the protection of workers' rights. NAFTA has established agency to the defense of workers 'rights. It did not worked effectively, governments and companies could not be held liable in cases of violations of workers' rights. The agency has got around 20 applications, but none of them has reached a conclusion that can be announced.

* According to the Mexican Government's (2004) statement in the assembly sector in the country it has seen the loss of 230,000 jobs. So the idea that says cheaper labor in Mexico will be advantageous for both Canada and US, hence, the explosion will be seen in FDI was wasted out.

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