open trade

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"Europe defends the international order, effective multilateralism, the rule of law, free and open trade," he told The Africa Report.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Gone are the days of open trade in commodities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 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

Economists say the country needs a more open trade and investment environment to transform itself into a manufacturing hub for electric vehicle batteries and other competitive products.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024

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