North American Free Trade Agreement, 1992 Oct. 7 Tariff Phasing Descriptions

A legal and economic document, likely drafted in the early 1990s, concerning the guidelines and regulations surrounding trade relations among Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This work primarily focuses on provisions relating to tariff elimination, trade in goods, government procurement, investment, and various regulatory frameworks aimed at enhancing trade efficiency and cooperation among the three nations. At the start of this text, the reader is introduced to the structure and content of the agreement, including a detailed table of contents that outlines various parts and chapters addressing objectives, definitions, trade treatment, customs procedures, and special sectors like automotive and agriculture. The preamble emphasizes the goals of enhancing cooperation, competitiveness, and sustainable development while reducing trade barriers among the three countries. The opening establishes the foundational principles that underpin the NAFTA agreement, setting the stage for more specific legal agreements and definitions that will be detailed in subsequent sections.