EFTA

American  

1. European Free Trade Association.

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EFTA British  

/ ˈɛftə /

acronym

1. European Free Trade Association; established in 1960 to eliminate trade tariffs on industrial products; now comprises Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Free trade was established between EFTA and the EC (now EU) in 1984. In 1994 EFTA (excluding Switzerland) and the EU together created the European Economic Area (EEA)

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Example Sentences

India on its part committed to reducing import tariffs on industrial products from the four European countries that comprise the European Free Trade Association, or EFTA.

From Seattle Times

“I think it’s irresponsible to just blanket rubber stamp something that you don’t know anything about,” Efta then told council members.

From Seattle Times

Alternatively, MPs may choose to participate in the single market and Efta, but not enter into a customs arrangement.

From BBC

But having that sort of customs arrangement would be against EFTA's current rules.

From BBC

According to the documents, Efta became aggressive and officers shocked him with a stun gun.

From Seattle Times