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bilateral trade

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noun

  1. a system of trading between two countries in which each country attempts to balance its trade with that of the other

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The U.S. and Mexico have been holding talks on bilateral trade issues, but discussions with Canada have lagged.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Overall bilateral trade could also increase by 15% every year, higher than the current growth rate of 10-12%, according to CareEdge, with consumers from both sides broadly benefiting from improved product quality and broader choice.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

He warned that the punitive penalties would be applied immediately and would completely "supersede" any existing bilateral trade agreements.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Aston Martin would be exempt from this escalation, as the U.K. and U.S. have a separate bilateral trade deal.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

Bilateral clearing units arise from bilateral trade and payments agreements with about thirty noncommunist trading partners.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.

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