customs union
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Brussels would be "open‑minded" about discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including the possibility of working together on a customs union, the European Commissioner for finance has told the BBC.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
The EU earlier this month signed a free-trade agreement with the four South American countries that founded the Mercosur customs union, and last year it announced a trade and investment deal with Indonesia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
The plan worked better than expected, and what began in 1951 as a six-country European customs union covering coal and steel evolved over decades into the EU.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
The Convention isn't quite a customs union but removes customs on the components that go into a product that are sourced from the other countries signed up to it.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2025
Proceeds from membership in a common customs union with South Africa form the majority of government revenue.
From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
