of immigrants from Mexico has increased even though some see this as only temporary but nonetheless has also led to loss of jobs or wages for some Americans because the immigrants will work for minimum wage more readily and generally do not have the "power heavy" unions to protect them. The agricultural sector from all sides has seen various adverse effects of NAFTA. United States and Canadian exports are increasing in the agricultural sector but the value of the exports has decreased due to competition from the "south"(Dentzer 82). Mexican farmers have also seen increased exports but have lost their government subsidies, which effectively negates the gains from increased exports. There are many benefits of NAFTA, which are increased employment, raised national income, higher productivity, and lower consumer prices. The negative effects are increased pollution, loss of U.S. jobs, and unfair treatment and unsafe conditions for Mexican workers. The benefits definitely outweigh the negative effects in the long run because improved economies will raise the standard of living and promote better overall economic growth in all of North America. Bibliography Works Cited Dentzer, Susan. The Pain and Gain of Trade. U.S. News Sept. 1992 Harbrecht, Douglas. What Has NAFTA Wrought? Plenty Of Trade. Business Week Nov. 21, 1994: 48-49 Ebrahim, Margaret Can Mexico and Big Business USA Buy NAFTA? The Nation June 14, 1993. Word Count: 1112 ...
