    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [December 27, 1993]
    [Page 2206]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Memorandum on Implementation of NAFTA
    December 27, 1993

    Memorandum for the Secretary of State,
    the United States Trade Representative

    Subject: Proposed North American Free Trade Agreement

        Having considered the relevant measures taken by Canada and Mexico,
    together with the recommendation of the United States Trade
    Representative, I have determined that Canada and Mexico have
    implemented the statutory changes necessary to bring those countries
    into compliance with their obligations under the North American Free
    Trade Agreement and that they have made provision to implement the
    Uniform Regulations provided for under Article 511 of the Agreement
    regarding the interpretation, application, and administration of the
    rules of origin. The United States has completed necessary legal
    procedures in accordance with Article 2203 of the Agreement.
        Pursuant to section 101(b) of the North American Free Trade
    Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 103-182), I hereby direct the
    Secretary of State to exchange notes with the Government of Canada and
    the Government of Mexico providing for the entry into force, on January
    1, 1994, of the Agreement, in accordance with Article 2203 thereof.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    Note: This memorandum was released by the Office of the Press Secretary
    on December 28. The proclamation of December 15 and the Executive order
    of December 27 on implementation of NAFTA are listed in Appendix D at
    the end of this volume.