N.A.F.T.A - North American Free Trade Agreement

[DOMiNIC]

In January 1994, Canada, the United States and Mexico launched the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and formed the world's largest free trade area. The Agreement has brought economic growth and rising standards of living for people in all three countries. In addition, NAFTA has established a strong foundation for future growth and has set a valuable example of the benefits of trade liberalization.

Could somebody then explain to me, why then, are Canada, Mexico and The United States country extensions, .us .ca and .com.mx all restricted for registration and transfer ??????????

It seems to me that a Mexican should be able to reg .us and .ca domains in the spirit of this free trade agreement and a U.S. citizen register .ca and .us domains likewise.

Maybe our in house lawyer, Allan Shore can answer this question.

 

[IAmAllanShore]

NAFTA has very little to do with domain registrations and ccTLD restrictions, I'm afraid
NAFTA had more to do with IP law and taxes/tariffs (That and a million other rules created by politicians ), and did not guarantee equal "access rights" to each others' citizens.
-Allan :gl:

 

[DOMiNIC]

Thanks Allan,

I thought it was a fair question.

 

[IAmAllanShore]

Thanks Allan,

I thought it was a fair question.

Fair, indeed

And open to opinions, as others might feel that the "spirit" of NAFTA should extend farther, rather than only being limited to decisions by arbitration about softwood and pollution.

-Allan :gl:

 

[CrazyTech]

I will save my political rants on NAFTA. Allan hit the nail on the head with what he said about it not extending all the way - as does anything in the political world.

 

[Kate]

Interesting point Dominic.
We could say the same about the EU. Not all the EU ccTLDs are available to EU entities.

 

[Dave_Z]

One thing at a time, guys. Otherwise, you might regret what you wish for. :hehe: