Explain how NAFTA affected the reaction of NAICS

Learning activity 1: You only have to ask 3 people.  (3 points)

Ask 3 different people how they perceive the terms fiber-textile-apparel complex, textile and apparel industry, and soft goods industry. Ask what they think of these industries. Compare and contrast their responses. What did you find out? (One paragraph)

Learning activity 3: Visit the websites of the organizations listed and explain. (3 points)

Review the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) at the Executive Office of the President website and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) at the U.S. Census Bureau Website. Explain how NAFTA affected the reaction of NAICS. (One paragraph)

Learning activity 5:  Ask Only 2 Companies (4 points)

Conduct primary and secondary research on what textile and apparel businesses do in New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Dallas (You may be able to talk to people who are working in these cities and ask what their companies do). Conclude whether they are manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers, following the definition of each term.