trade agreement

noun

1
: an international agreement on conditions of trade in goods and services
2
: an agreement resulting from collective bargaining

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The White House reportedly backed a one-year extension for a key US-Africa trade agreement that is due to expire today, though its renewal remains uncertain. Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025 In early September, the White House released more details about the landmark trade agreement, which was brokered in late July. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025 The United States depends on Mexico for a variety of fresh tomatoes, most of which began facing 17% tariffs in July after a nearly three-decade-old trade agreement expired. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025 The trade agreements manager will handle contracts and agreements with outside trading partners and investment managers. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trade agreement

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of trade agreement was in 1749

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“Trade agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20agreement. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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