What is the impact of these issues on decision making

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(a)When NAFTA was being debated in the U.S. Congress, Representative Jerry Lewis of California said: "Bill Johnson owns the largest Caterpillar distributorship in the West. There is currently a 20% tariff on his products sold in Mexico. Caterpillar has a 50 percent share of the Mexican market. The other half is dominated by Komatsu Company of Japan. Bill says, 'Imagine what will happen when the 20 percent tariff comes off our tractors and it remains on the ones from Japan.' Under what circumstances will this effect of NAFTA be beneficial, and when will it be harmful, to (i) the U.S., (ii) Mexico, and (iii) Japan?

(b)Cite some recent examples of foreign direct investment. Is foreign direct investment beneficial to the host country? What problems (give examples--China, India, Nigeria,) are associated with foreign direct investment? What influence does foreign investment (direct and portfolio) have on the BOP statistics and public attitudes?

(c)Canada -United States Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Who is befitted the most and who/what is harmed? What is the Impact of these issues on decision making?(a)When NAFTA was being debated in the U.S. Congress, Representative Jerry Lewis of California said: "Bill Johnson owns the largest Caterpillar distributorship in the West. There is currently a 20% tariff on his products sold in Mexico. Caterpillar has a 50 percent share of the Mexican market. The other half is dominated by Komatsu Company of Japan. Bill says, 'Imagine what will happen when the 20 percent tariff comes off our tractors and it remains on the ones from Japan.' Under what circumstances will this effect of NAFTA be beneficial, and when will it be harmful, to (i) the U.S., (ii) Mexico, and (iii) Japan?

(c)Canada -United States Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Who is befitted the most and who/what is harmed? What is the Impact of these issues on decision making?

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