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bilateral

[bahy-lat-er-uhl] / baɪˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
having two sides
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
multilateral unilateral


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China’s Commerce Ministry said trade teams from the two countries held in-depth discussions on tariffs last week and made arrangements regarding bilateral tariffs measures, according to an official statement released Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Meanwhile, China has spent a decade building yuan-denominated oil derivative markets and bilateral swap agreements designed to offer countries an alternative to dollar dependency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

America’s bilateral goods deficit with China has already fallen to $221 billion in 2025 from $442 billion in 2018 — a 50% reduction over seven years.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The US president is expected to attend an arrival ceremony with Xi at the Great Hall of the People, before the two leaders hold bilateral talks.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

To those who are genuinely concerned, I push a button to say, “I have spastic bilateral quadriplegia, also known as cerebral palsy. It limits my body, but not my mind.”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper




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