an association of business people.
Board of Trade, (in England) the national ministry that supervises and encourages commerce and industry.
First recorded in 1770–80
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White House principal deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said discussions will touch on the proposed U.S.-China board of trade and the U.S.-China board of investment.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
The leaders will also discuss establishing a U.S.-China board of trade that would consider how the countries can trade goods that aren’t related to national security.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
One possible path for Binance to operate in the U.S. again is to apply to register as a foreign board of trade with the CFTC, according to CoinRoutes leader Weisberger.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025
Last week, 7,000 travelers waited longer than 90 minutes on airplanes, Toronto business leaders, including the region's board of trade, said on Thursday.
From Reuters • May 12, 2022
She pleaded for “our right to the Avenue,” and she convinced the local board of trade, chamber of commerce, merchants’ association, and other community groups to back her.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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