open trade
Example Sentences
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Gone are the days of open trade in commodities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin urged "open trade" in his talks with Xi in early January, while France's Emmanuel Macron denounced the trade imbalance on a visit to Beijing in December.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
South Africa - like some of the continent's other biggest economies including Nigeria and Kenya - has long had open trade agreements with the US, and the new tariffs could significantly affect existing economic ties.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2025
The members account for nearly 50% of global trade and 40% of the global population, giving the U.S. a big platform to promote policies that advance free and open trade in the Asia-Pacific region.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2023
The corollary is that widespread and open trade in ideas is the best way to make up for the lacunae.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
