How did NAFTA impact the automotive industry in North America?
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Correct answer: It created a highly integrated supply chain where car parts might cross borders multiple times
The auto industry became the poster child for North American integration. A single vehicle sold in the U.S. today often contains parts and labor from all three NAFTA member nations.
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