NAFTA was unique at the time because it was the first major trade agreement to link:
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Correct answer: Two developed nations together with one developing nation
NAFTA was groundbreaking for joining the advanced industrial economies of the U.S. and Canada with the developing economy of Mexico. This created unique challenges regarding labor standards and environmental regulations.
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