NAFTA

/ˈnæftə/
/ˈnæftə/
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Other forms: NAFTAS

Definitions of NAFTA
  1. noun
    an agreement for free trade between the United States and Canada and Mexico; became effective in 1994 for ten years
    synonyms: North American Free Trade Agreement
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    type of:
    free trade
    international trade free of government interference
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