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You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


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What is the difference between NAFTA and NATO?


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NAFTA was the North American Free Trade Agreement, an agreement that created a trade bloc in North America between Canada, Mexico and the United States that was in force from 1994 to 2020.  NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance with 30 member states created in 1949 after World War 2.