North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Summary: The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed by the governments of Mexico, USA, and Canada during the Clinton administration and went into effect January 1, 1994. NAFTA eliminated barriers to trade such as tariffs, which in theory increases profits for businesses and reduces prices for consumers.
Date Range: 1991-1994
Online materials: Letters, press releases, newsletters, and pamphlets detailing the perspectives of citizens, corporations, labor and rights organizations, and politicians (both American and foreign) about the passage of NAFTA.
Additional materials:Documents that discuss the projected impact of NAFTA on specific US states, general information about the act itself, and the pros and cons of including Mexico in NAFTA.
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Title: Memo: Will Free Trade With Mexico Hurt or Help US Labor?
Date: 1991-4-9
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 356, Folder 9, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: SFC Trade Briefing on Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers in NAFTA
Date: 1991-9-13
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 356, Folder 9, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Joan Claybrook and Lori Wallach of Public Citizen
Date: 1993-1-14
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 356, Folder 9, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Press Release: Commerice Secretary Ron Brown Unveils Report Detailing Auto Industry's Big Gains Under NAFTA
Date: 1991-10-5
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 356, Folder 11, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Nicholas Brady, Secretary of the Treasury from CEOs of Technology Corporations
Date: 1992-2-24
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 356, Folder 15, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Booklet: The North American Free Trade Agreement and What it Means
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 358, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statement from Senator Dole
Date: 1993-9-16
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 358, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from religious organizations and churches
Date: 1993-10-6
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 358, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Memo regarding Increase of Customs Fees and Removal of Passenger Fees
Date: 1993-10-8
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 358, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Talking Points Against the Stevens Amendment
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 358, Folder 9, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Stevens Amendment
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 358, Folder 9, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Memo: Stevens Amendment on NAFTA
Date: 1993-11-19
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 358, Folder 9, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Newsletter: Mexico Watch
Date: 1993-9
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 360, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Talking Points: NAFTA in Brief
Date: D1993-9-20
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 360, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Fact Sheet: The Negotiating Groups
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 83, Folder 12, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Constituent in opposition to NAFTA
Date: 1995-12-6
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Constituent Relations, 1969-1996, Box 182, Folder 12, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Constituent opposed to NAFTA
Date: 1995-11-2
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Constituent Relations, 1969-1996, Box 182, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Fact Sheet: The North American Free Trade Agreement: Benefits for US Agriculture
Date: 1992
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 282, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Newsletter: Market Profile- Canada
Date: 1992-7
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 282, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Newsletter: Market Profile- Mexico
Date: 1992-7
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 282, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Effects of NAFTA on the Wheat Industry
Date: 1992-9
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 282, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Effects of NAFTA on the Beef Industry
Date: 1992-9
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 282, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Effects of NAFTA on the Sugar Industry
Date: 1992-9
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 282, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Information Sheet from National Cotton Council in support of NAFTA
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 282, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Information Sheet "It's Time to Take a Stand! A Message from Canada's Dairy Farmers to US Dairy Farmers"
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 282, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Press Release: Dole Increasingly Concerned About Fate of Trade Pact in Congress
Date: 1993-9-10
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 282, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Booklet: The NAFTA: Expanding US Exports, Jobs, and Growth: Clinton Administration Statement on NAFTA
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 282, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Farm Bureau News: Debunking the Myths About NAFTA
Date: 1993-5-24
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 282, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter from Senator Dole to President Bush
Date: 1996-11-12
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 283, Folder 1, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Paul Burke, President of the Kansas State Senate and Kansas Senate Resolution No. 1828
Date: 1996-4-2
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 457, Folder 14, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Pamphlet "North America At The Crossroads"
Date: 1993-10-14
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 1, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Association of American Railroads in support of NAFTA
Date: 1993-10-13
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 1, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from The Sierra Club Discussing NAFTA's Flaws
Date: 1993-10-15
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 1, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from International Dairy Foods Association, pro-NAFTA
Date: 1993-10-18
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 1, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Time Warner, pro-NAFTA
Date: 1993-11-5
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 1, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Information Sheet: NAFTA Myths and Facts
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, anti-NAFTA
Date: 1993-10-23
Citation:Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Nestle, in favor of NAFTA
Date: 1993-11-8
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Guilford Fabrics, pro-NAFTA
Date: 1993-11-3
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from The Humane Society of the United States
Date: 1993-9-27
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Pamphlet "Say Yes to Jobs, Trade, Agriculture, NAFTA"
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Carnival Corporation, Regarding Payment for NAFTA
Date: 1993-11-10
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Congress from former US Presidents, in favor of NAFTA
Date: 1993-11-16
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 13, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Pamphlet "NAFTA and the Electronics Industry"
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 13, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Title
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Kenneth Lay, CEO of Enron, in favor of NAFTA
Date: 1993-12-3
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 13, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Columbian Government, Thanking Dole for Voting in Favor of NAFTA
Date: 1993-11-22
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 357, Folder 13, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Information Sheet "Reasons to Defeat NAFTA"
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 359, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statement of Mickey Kantor, US Trade Representative
Date: 1993-9-2
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 359, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Pat Buchanan, Against NAFTA
Date: 1993-9-8
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 359, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics, and Allied International Workers, Anti-NAFTA
Date: 1993-11-9
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 359, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Newsletter: NAFTA Watch
Date: 1994-1-19
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 359, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Pamphlet "Proctor and Gamble Support NAFTA"
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 359, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter to Senator Dole from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Anti-NAFTA
Date: 1993-10-27
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 359, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
