trade agreement

British

noun

a commercial treaty between two or more nations

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With regard to pharmaceutical products from the U.K., the White House pointed to a recently concluded trade agreement imposing 10% tariffs.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The European Union will provisionally apply its trade agreement with South American countries from May 1, as announced by the European Commission.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The trade agreement was a "perfect balance," she said, as it will be easier for Australians to export to the EU while more EU-made goods will be available in Australia.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby,” the team said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“A lot of people are worried about the trade agreement with Gondwanna,” the instructor said.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer

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