Question

what was the controversy surrounding the north american free trade agreement (nafta)?
○ canada and mexico were reluctant to approve the agreement, creating potential diplomatic problems.
○ the united states was forced to pay an artificial tariff to canada and mexico, so congress was reluctant to pass it.
○ it eliminated trade barriers between the united states, canada, and mexico, but raised issues about protecting american jobs.
○ it created trade barriers between the united states, canada, and mexico, but protected american jobs.

Explanation:

NAFTA was a trade agreement that removed trade barriers among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. One of the main controversies was the concern over job losses in the U.S. as companies might move production to Mexico (with lower labor costs). The first option is incorrect as both Canada and Mexico were not reluctant in that way. The second option about an artificial tariff is not a main controversy. The fourth option is wrong as NAFTA eliminated not created trade barriers.

Answer:

It eliminated trade barriers between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but raised issues about protecting American jobs.