fair trade

NOUN

legal and equitable trade

Synonyms

WEAK

balance of trade fair-trading managed prices multilateral trade reciprocal trade

Example Sentences

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“President Trump seeks a stable peace, fair trade, and respectful relations with China,” an unclassified version of the document declares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

While this viral exercise is extreme, Link noted that some workers may consider a small pay cut to work remotely as a fair trade.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Earlier in the day, the Ontario premier shared the full 1987 radio address on free and fair trade by Reagan, saying that the former president knew Canada and the US "were stronger together".

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

We want to “make in the USA” and insist on fair trade agreements with other countries, with real access to their markets to sell American products.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025

It seemed like a fair trade, the more I thought about it.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon