NAFTA Negotiation and Signing (1990–1994)

1. U.S.–Canada Free Trade Agreement takes effect

   Jan 1, 1989Labels: U S

   • USTR
   • Britannica

2. U.S. and Mexico agree to pursue FTA talks

   Jun 11, 1990Labels: Carlos Salinas

   • LA Times
   • WashPost

3. U.S., Canada, and Mexico announce trilateral NAFTA plan

   Feb 5, 1991Labels: Trilateral NAFTA

   • Presidency

4. U.S. seeks extended “fast track” trade authority

   Mar 1, 1991Labels: Fast track

   • Presidency
   • CRS

5. Trilateral NAFTA negotiations formally begin in Toronto

   Jun 12, 1991Labels: Toronto talks

   • WashPost
   • USTR

6. Negotiators reach preliminary NAFTA agreement

   Aug 1, 1992Labels: Preliminary agreement

   • Britannica
   • CRS

7. NAFTA is signed by the three leaders

   Dec 17, 1992Labels: NAFTA signing

   • Britannica
   • CRS

8. Canada’s House of Commons approves NAFTA

   May 27, 1993Labels: House of

   • WashPost

9. NAFTA labor and environment side accords are announced

   Aug 13, 1993Labels: Side accords

   • UPI
   • Canada

10. Labor and environment side agreements are signed

    Sep 14, 1993Labels: NAAEC, NAALC

    • Canada
    • US DOL

11. U.S. House passes NAFTA implementing bill

    Nov 17, 1993Labels: U S

    • UPI
    • CRS

12. U.S. Senate passes NAFTA implementing bill

    Nov 20, 1993Labels: U S

    • US Senate
    • CRS

13. President Clinton signs NAFTA Implementation Act

    Dec 8, 1993Labels: Clinton Administration

    • CRS
    • History com

14. NAFTA enters into force across North America

    Jan 1, 1994Labels: NAFTA entry

    • USTR
    • Britannica