What motivates countries to join regional trade blocs?

removing barriers to trade protects from influence of foreign markets

increasing tariffs adds to the national GDP

eliminating barriers to trade benefits the economies of member nations

expanding trade relationships reduces cultural diffusion

Question

What motivates countries to join regional trade blocs? 

 removing barriers to trade protects from influence of foreign markets 

 increasing tariffs adds to the national GDP 

 eliminating barriers to trade benefits the economies of member nations 

 expanding trade relationships reduces cultural diffusion

anonymous · Answer

@Nurali

nurali · Answer

Expanding trade relationships reduces cultural diffusion

anonymous · Answer

Why might some Americans fear NAFTA? 

 It will require Americans to have a working knowledge of the Spanish language. 

 They fear a mass influx of Canadian immigrants into the U.S. 

 They worry that American jobs could go to Mexico. 

 Many products once available will no longer be available