trade agreement
noun
1
: an international agreement on conditions of trade in goods and services
2
: an agreement resulting from collective bargaining
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In November, the White House announced framework trade agreements with some Latin American countries in an attempt to ease surging prices for grocery staples such as cocoa.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
The group has been advocating for such clarifications to be included in trade agreements with other Latin American nations, too.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Canada recently reached a trade agreement with China that would allow more Chinese EVs into the country.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Levin said Congress has secured $653 million for the crisis since 2020, including $300 million through the USMCA trade agreement and an additional $353 million in subsequent years.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
The group has been advocating for such clarifications to be included in trade agreements with other Latin American nations, too.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Canada recently reached a trade agreement with China that would allow more Chinese EVs into the country.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Levin said Congress has secured $653 million for the crisis since 2020, including $300 million through the USMCA trade agreement and an additional $353 million in subsequent years.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Trade agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20agreement. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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