free trade

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European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The European Union and Australia reopened discussions on a free trade agreement last year after talks stalled in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

It was Walentynowicz's dismissal in 1980 that triggered the huge shipyard strike and the creation of the first free trade union in the Communist bloc.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

"Gone are the days of development partnerships, free trade, multilateralism, and even basic reciprocity," Dussel said.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The agent poured himself a cup of free trade coffee from the wheezing pot, took a sip, and frowned.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray