free trade
noun
: trade based on the unrestricted international exchange of goods with tariffs used only as a source of revenue
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That deal would enable free trade on almost all goods between the EU's 27 members and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines and bringing down high import taxes for European wine and cars.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
While no sweeping free trade deal was reached, companies across several industries have announced major investments and partnerships aimed at deepening the commercial ties.
—Ian King, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
India and the European Union recently signed a free trade agreement.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
When neither great power embraces free trade, the rest of the world will simply go elsewhere.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
While no sweeping free trade deal was reached, companies across several industries have announced major investments and partnerships aimed at deepening the commercial ties.
—Ian King, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
India and the European Union recently signed a free trade agreement.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
When neither great power embraces free trade, the rest of the world will simply go elsewhere.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for free trade
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“Free trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20trade. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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