Question

Which most likely explains why the United States joined NAFTA in 1993?

NAFTA eliminated tariffs and united the United States economically with its two closest neighbors.
NAFTA eliminated tariffs and gave the United States an economic advantage over its two closest neighbors.
NAFTA eliminated tariffs and allowed the United States to keep pace economically with its two closest neighbors.
NAFTA eliminated tariffs and allowed the United States to control trade with its two closest neighbors.

Answer 1

NAFTA eliminated tariffs and united the United States economically with its two closest neighbors.

Reason: the agreement aimed to integrate the U.S., Canada, and Mexico into a larger, tariff-free North American market to boost trade, investment, and cross‑border economic cooperation.