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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The Hill Staff, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Over the decades, Patagonia has gone beyond selling fleece jackets to fund grassroots environmental groups, pioneer fair trade standards, and push for cleaner supply chains.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump is holding back on the tariffs for those countries to give them time to seek negotiations on a fair trade deal.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Beni Rugs has specialized in this very same style since launching their brand of fair trade rugs in 2018—each one a celebration of artisanal traditions in Morocco, where pieces are handwoven by local craftspeople.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Trump reiterated this view Wednesday, calling for a fair trade deal.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Over the decades, Patagonia has gone beyond selling fleece jackets to fund grassroots environmental groups, pioneer fair trade standards, and push for cleaner supply chains.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump is holding back on the tariffs for those countries to give them time to seek negotiations on a fair trade deal.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Beni Rugs has specialized in this very same style since launching their brand of fair trade rugs in 2018—each one a celebration of artisanal traditions in Morocco, where pieces are handwoven by local craftspeople.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Fair-trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair-trade. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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