roduction to lower-cost sites in the United States (Conroy & Glasmeier, 1992-93, Winter, p. 11).
The authors of this article then tried to estimate the effects of NAFTA based upon the Canadian experience. They said that labor-intensive manufacturing would probably move to Mexico, since it needs a large supply of relatively unskilled workers. Such industries produce apparel and textiles, auto components, electronic components, computer equipment, and appliances. In fact, large textile producers have already indicated that they will relocate pre- and post-assembly operations to Mexico in order to be closer to their customers, apparel manufacturers. The sugar industry and producers of perishable fruits and vegetables would do better in Mexico, with its cheap agricultural labor, because the U.S. tariffs on these products would have to be eliminated. On the other hand, the authors admitted that high-technology industries in the United States will benefit from NAFTA, since it should create a larger Mexican market for these goods. In addition, agricultur
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