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It's been nearly two decades since the enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement. President Bill Clinton officially signed NAFTA into law in 1993, opening trade barriers between the United States, Mexico and Canada in 1994.

In her new book, "Merger of the Century: Why Canada and America Should Become One Country," Diane Francis says she thinks it's time to move beyond trade, at least when it comes to the northern most countries. Francis, a dual citizen of both countries, argues that a U.S.-Canada merger is not only a good idea but could become necessary, especially when it comes to growing Chinese economic power.

Francis makes her case for the merger on the Daily Circuit at 10:20a.m.

Today's Question: Should the U.S. and Canada merge?

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It’s been nearly two decades since the enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement. President Bill Clinton officially signed NAFTA into law in 1993, opening trade barriers between the United States, Mexico and Canada in 1994. In her new book, “Merger of the Century: Why Canada and America Should Become One Country,” Diane Francis 

It’s been nearly two decades since the enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement. President Bill Clinton officially signed NAFTA into law in 1993, opening trade barriers between the United States, Mexico and Canada in 1994. In her new book, “Merger of the Century: Why Canada and America Should Become One Country,” Diane Francis Read more →


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