POLI 243 Chapter 22: CANADA AND THE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S.

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Chapter 22: canada and the free trade agreement with. Background: the historical parameters of the u. s. canada. Relationship: auto pact: introduced waivers on the duty for original equipment parts and automobiles allowing for firm integration (automobiles) Fears of the new protectionism: the gatt rules increased ntb (non tariff barriers) a new form of protectionism, as the uruguay round dragged on people became scared of the future of free trade. Canada"s attitude toward the u. s: nixon shocks scared that at any moment the playing field could change, needed to lessen dependence on the u. s, canada and the u. s. have the largest trading partnership in the world. Priorities: u. s. goals: get issues such as liberalization of trade in services on the world"s agenda and open up investment opportunities and put in place controls on intellectual properties. Problems with system level arguments: timing the fear of the breakdown of gatt was not new, too vague.

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