Question
How is the economy of Washington State impacted by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Responses
a Washington State products have seen higher sales than Mexican agricultural products because of NAFTA's higher tariffs.
a Washington State products have seen higher sales than Mexican agricultural products because of NAFTA's higher tariffs.
b All sectors and aspects of Washington State’s economy have declined because of NAFTA.
b All sectors and aspects of Washington State’s economy have declined because of NAFTA.
c Washington State’s economy has remained steady and unchanged due to NAFTA's influence.
c Washington State’s economy has remained steady and unchanged due to NAFTA's influence.
d Mexican asparagus is less expensive than asparagus grown in Washington State because of NAFTA's tariff reductions.
Responses
a Washington State products have seen higher sales than Mexican agricultural products because of NAFTA's higher tariffs.
a Washington State products have seen higher sales than Mexican agricultural products because of NAFTA's higher tariffs.
b All sectors and aspects of Washington State’s economy have declined because of NAFTA.
b All sectors and aspects of Washington State’s economy have declined because of NAFTA.
c Washington State’s economy has remained steady and unchanged due to NAFTA's influence.
c Washington State’s economy has remained steady and unchanged due to NAFTA's influence.
d Mexican asparagus is less expensive than asparagus grown in Washington State because of NAFTA's tariff reductions.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on Washington State's economy is multifaceted. Among the options provided, option **d** - "Mexican asparagus is less expensive than asparagus grown in Washington State because of NAFTA's tariff reductions" - reflects a more accurate representation of how NAFTA has influenced trade dynamics.
NAFTA generally reduced tariffs on agricultural products between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, which allowed for increased competition and often lower prices for imported goods, such as Mexican asparagus. While Washington State may still maintain a strong agricultural sector, NAFTA has made it easier for lower-cost products from Mexico to enter the U.S. market, potentially impacting the sales of Washington-grown products.
The other options either suggest a universally negative impact (b) or imply that there has been no change (c), which does not capture the complexity of trade effects in a diverse economy like that of Washington State. Thus, the most accurate portrayal among the choices is option **d**.
NAFTA generally reduced tariffs on agricultural products between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, which allowed for increased competition and often lower prices for imported goods, such as Mexican asparagus. While Washington State may still maintain a strong agricultural sector, NAFTA has made it easier for lower-cost products from Mexico to enter the U.S. market, potentially impacting the sales of Washington-grown products.
The other options either suggest a universally negative impact (b) or imply that there has been no change (c), which does not capture the complexity of trade effects in a diverse economy like that of Washington State. Thus, the most accurate portrayal among the choices is option **d**.