PREAMBLE

The Government of Canada, the Government of the United Mexican
States and the Government of the United States of America,
resolved to:

    STRENGTHEN the special bonds of friendship and cooperation
    among their nations;

    CONTRIBUTE to the harmonious development and expansion of
    world trade and provide a catalyst to broader international
    cooperation;

    CREATE an expanded and secure market for the goods and
    services produced in their territories;

    REDUCE distortions to trade;

    ESTABLISH clear and mutually advantageous rules governing
    their trade;

    ENSURE a predictable commercial framework for business
    planning and investment;

    BUILD on their respective rights and obligations under the
    General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and other
    multilateral and bilateral instruments of cooperation;

    ENHANCE the competitiveness of their firms in global
    markets;

    FOSTER creativity and innovation, and promote trade in goods
    and services that are the subject of intellectual property
    rights;

    CREATE new employment opportunities and improve working
    conditions and living standards in their respective
    territories;

    UNDERTAKE each of the preceding in a manner consistent with
    environmental protection and conservation;

    PRESERVE their flexibility to safeguard the public welfare;

    PROMOTE sustainable development;

    STRENGTHEN the development and enforcement of environmental
    laws and regulations; and

    PROTECT, enhance and enforce basic workers' rights;

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