Which one of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the concerns of the countries that negotiated the North American Free Trade Agreement?

A) Canadians worried about a vast influx of Mexican immigrants into Canada, thereby providing a cheap source of labour.
B) Canadian firms worried about domination by United States manufacturers.
C) American politicians were concerned about the potential loss of jobs to Mexico.
D) Mexico feared a further intrusion of US culture and values into Mexico.
E) Americans complained that Mexican businesses had lower social standards regarding the use of child labour and protection of the environment.

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Samira Kadry · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The primary concern of Canadians regarding NAFTA was not about a vast influx of Mexican immigrants but rather about economic issues such as trade balances and the impact on Canadian industries. The other options accurately reflect concerns of the respective countries during the NAFTA negotiations.

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