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How did joining NAFTA affect the Mexican economy?

It had little effect on the economy.
It caused the economy to decline.
It stopped all economic downturns.
It helped improve the economy.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
It helped improve the economy.

NAFTA expanded Mexico’s trade and foreign investment, boosted manufacturing exports (especially maquiladoras), and contributed to economic growth — though gains were uneven and some sectors (like small-scale farming) faced hardship.