Impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement on the U.s. Feeder Cattle Market

Abstract

With the advent of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), policymakers and special interest groups in Canada, Mexico and the u.s. are interested in determining the potential effects, both domestically and internationally, for their constituents. The u.s. agriculture industry is particularly interested, as Canada and Mexico are important markets for u.s. farm products. Conversely, the u.s. also imports many agricultural products, including livestock from both Mexico and Canada.