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Recent Examples of free trade
Canada was seen as the repeal resolution Republicans were most likely to support, due to the United States-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement and a number of members being from states that trade heavily with Canada.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free trade
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Oil prices have spiked above $100 per barrel amid Iranian threats to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and declarations of force majeure by both Kuwait and Bahrain, who argue events beyond their control have impeded their ability to deliver petroleum.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Here's what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The merger underscores the challenging marketplace for independent studios.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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In what could be considered a competitive move, Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System, for the first time, jointly ventured into the volatile and potentially lucrative Affordable Care Act marketplace by launching their own insurer for Broward County residents in 2026.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Owner’s past Whatever the reason for not following up on the tip, the failure to travel to Esparto to inspect Devastating Pyrotechnics operations allowed an extensive black market operation to continue without scrutiny.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Residents who relied on kratom for chronic pain and opioid withdrawal now struggle to access the substance, turning to online orders and black markets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The hearing will be held at a special joint meeting of the House and Senate commerce committees.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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It was built in 1939 and replaced the historic McFadden Wharf, which brought commerce to the area when built in 1888 by landowners James and Robert McFadden.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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Scott Laughton scored in his debut for the Kings, who acquired the center in a trade with Toronto on Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Central bank researchers called this a structural change in the national economy stemming directly from heightened trade tensions.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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Outside of the clinic, an eager gray market has sprung up, selling unofficial versions of the drugs.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026
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Once a gray market is thriving, who, if anyone, will foot the bill for rigorous research?—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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But rival Target reported earlier this week another quarterly decline in profits and sales during the critical holiday period as the discounter struggles with its own merchandising missteps and confronts a consumer who is focusing more on essentials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Under the agreement, Paramount predecessor Viacom also took over managing the global merchandising rights to the property.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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Abel and Jain will do the morning session as would be expected, but the afternoon session will include Abel, BNSF's Katie Farmer, and Adam Johnson, who runs NetJets and is president of consumer products, service, and retailing, a new position created late last year.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hudson’s Bay and Fortunoff’s in 2008, and Lord & Taylor in 2006, which marked Baker’s entry into retailing.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Free trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20trade. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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