fair-traded; fair-trading; fair-trades
: to market (a commodity) in compliance with the provisions of a fair-trade agreement
fair trader
noun
1
: trade in conformity with a fair-trade agreement
2
: a movement whose goal is to help producers in developing countries to get a fair price for their products so as to reduce poverty, provide for the ethical treatment of workers and farmers, and promote environmentally sustainable practices
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Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
These are baskets, textiles, ceramics and other handcrafted items made by artisans who depend on fair trade partnerships for their livelihoods.
—Serena Sato, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
The White House says tariffs are needed to ensure fair trade, bring back manufacturing and protect national security.
—Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Last year, Boll & Branch hit a milestone of $2 million in fair trade contributions.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Signatories agree to reduce reliance on markets that concentrate manufacturing power and to offer fair trade terms to other signatory countries.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
These are baskets, textiles, ceramics and other handcrafted items made by artisans who depend on fair trade partnerships for their livelihoods.
—Serena Sato, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
The White House says tariffs are needed to ensure fair trade, bring back manufacturing and protect national security.
—Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Last year, Boll & Branch hit a milestone of $2 million in fair trade contributions.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fair-trade
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“Fair-trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair-trade. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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