What were the 'Side Agreements' added to NAFTA during the Clinton administration intended to address?
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Correct answer: Labor protections and environmental standards
To secure enough Democratic votes in Congress, Clinton negotiated supplemental agreements. These aimed to ensure that Mexico would enforce its own labor and environmental laws, preventing an unfair 'race to the bottom.'
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