In 1990, 6 percent of the fruits and vegetables available in the United States came from Mexico and Canada. In 2007, that percentage had increased to about 12 percent.
Based on this information, which statement best describes a benefit of the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
trade agreements protect domestic industries through subsidies
a limited membership results in increased prices for trade goods
a reduction in tariffs encourages an increase in trade
trade agreements require improvements in exchange rates