Which of the following was an observable effect of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
A. Imports of clothing and textiles into the member countries were diverted away from low-cost suppliers in Asia.
B. NAFTA led to a substantial decrease in the volume of trade among the three member countries.
C. There was massive shift of jobs toward Mexico.
D. Low-cost firms in Canadian manufacturing industries were replaced by the high-cost firms.
Answer: A
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