Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

NAFTA

Noun
/ˈnæf.tə/
Definition
NAFTA stands for the North American Free Trade Agreement, a trade deal between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Examples
  • NAFTA was implemented in 1994 to promote trade between North America.
  • Many businesses have benefited from the tariff reductions established by NAFTA.
  • The implications of NAFTA have shaped economic policies in all three participating countries.
Meaning
The agreement aims to reduce trade barriers and increase economic cooperation among the three countries.
Synonyms
  • Free trade agreement
  • Trade pact
  • Trade agreement