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free trade

1 of 1noun
/ˈfriːtreɪd/
1

a system of international trading in which there are no restrictions or taxes on goods bought or sold

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  • Many economists argue that free trade agreements promote economic growth by reducing barriers to international commerce.
  • The country signed a free trade agreement with its neighboring nations, aiming to boost exports and attract foreign investment.
  • Critics of free trade worry that it could lead to job losses in certain industries that struggle to compete with cheaper imports.
  • Proponents of free trade emphasize its role in fostering competition and innovation in global markets.
  • Negotiations for a new free trade deal between the two countries stalled due to disagreements over agricultural tariffs.