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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Canada and China have a preliminary agreement to cut tariffs on electric vehicles and farm goods, but Canada has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with Beijing, the Canadian leader said.
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Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images The India-EU free trade agreement would see India reduce tariffs on European automobile and agricultural products, while the EU would do the same for Indian textiles, leather, marine products and gems and jewelry.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
After nearly two decades of on-off negotiations, the deal will pave the way for India to open up its vast and guarded market to free trade with the 27-nation EU, its biggest trading partner.
—CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
His overarching goal will be to maintain the current stretch of calm with both Beijing and Washington — as well as adhering to domestic priorities of free trade and sustainability.
—Brendan Murray, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
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Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images The India-EU free trade agreement would see India reduce tariffs on European automobile and agricultural products, while the EU would do the same for Indian textiles, leather, marine products and gems and jewelry.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
After nearly two decades of on-off negotiations, the deal will pave the way for India to open up its vast and guarded market to free trade with the 27-nation EU, its biggest trading partner.
—CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
His overarching goal will be to maintain the current stretch of calm with both Beijing and Washington — as well as adhering to domestic priorities of free trade and sustainability.
—Brendan Murray, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Free trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20trade. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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