Title:NAFTA Preamble -- 1993
Author: White House
Document-Date: 29 Sept 1993
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                                        PREAMBLE 
 
            The Government of Canada, the Government of the United Mexican 
            States and the Government of the United States of America, 
            resolved to: 
 
                 STRENGTHEN the special bonds of friendship and cooperation 
                 among their nations; 
 
                 CONTRIBUTE to the harmonious development and expansion of 
                 world trade and provide a catalyst to broader 
                 international cooperation; 
 
                 CREATE an expanded and secure market for the goods and 
                 services produced in their territories; 
 
                 REDUCE distortions to trade; 
 
                 ESTABLISH clear and mutually advantageous rules governing 
                 their trade; 
 
                 ENSURE a predictable commercial framework for business 
                 planning and investment; 
 
                 BUILD on their respective rights and obligations under the 
                 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and other 
                 multilateral and bilateral instruments of cooperation; 
 
                 ENHANCE the competitiveness of their firms in global 
                 markets; 
 
                 FOSTER creativity and innovation, and promote trade in 
                 goods and services that are the subject of intellectual 
                 property rights; 
 
                 CREATE new employment opportunities and improve working 
                 conditions and living standards in their respective 
                 territories; 
 
                 UNDERTAKE each of the preceding in a manner consistent 
                 with environmental protection and conservation; 
 
                 PRESERVE their flexibility to safeguard the public 
                 welfare; 
 
                 PROMOTE sustainable development; 
 
                 STRENGTHEN the development and enforcement of 
                 environmental laws and regulations; and 
 
                 PROTECT, enhance and enforce basic workers' rights; 
 
            HAVE AGREED as follows:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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