The NAFTA would probably not have been ratified by Congress without labor and environmental side agreements.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The addition of labor and environmental side agreements helped to gain support from both Democrats and some Republicans who were concerned about the potential negative impact of the agreement on workers and the environment. These side agreements were seen as a way to address these concerns and make the overall NAFTA package more appealing to a wider range of lawmakers.

The NAFTA Would Probably Not Have Been Ratified by Congress