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Recent Examples of free trade
Warsh has expressed support for the president’s economic policies, despite a history as a more conventional, pro-free trade Republican.
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
China and Canada recently struck an agreement to pursue a free trade deal between the two countries.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Vietnam and the European Union upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Thursday, two days after the EU and India announced a free trade agreement.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Preserving free trade Will the world become poorer and perhaps more dangerous if global economic integration falls by the wayside?
—Peter Harris, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
China and Canada recently struck an agreement to pursue a free trade deal between the two countries.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Vietnam and the European Union upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Thursday, two days after the EU and India announced a free trade agreement.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Preserving free trade Will the world become poorer and perhaps more dangerous if global economic integration falls by the wayside?
—Peter Harris, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free trade
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As Farthing was assisting in traffic control, a man approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back, sheriff's office spokesperson Kim Peters said in a news release.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Train traffic was halted overnight at the request of police and resumed Thursday morning, the railway said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Falling launch costs, fueled largely by reusable rockets, have transformed access to low Earth orbit (LEO), turning it into a fast-evolving marketplace where companies compete and innovate at rapid speed.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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From covering payroll during seasonal slowdowns to purchasing inventory, repairing equipment, or managing cash-flow gaps, access to flexible financing allows entrepreneurs to grow and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace.—
Julio Fuentes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Israel accuses Hamas of running a black market in Gaza and has tightly controlled the entrance of aid into the territory, saying the measures are needed to prevent the militants from siphoning off aid and taxing goods.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the operation expands into a citywide black market, their ambitions collide with corrupt authorities, rival butchers and the shifting political landscape, pushing the family toward dangerous alliances and violent consequences.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Crime 101 takes the same view of quid pro quo as the most basic form of American commerce and makes simple but brutal points about value and self-worth, where your car, its year, make and model, matters more than your resumé.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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And urgency, not budget or headcount, is the real growth constraint in modern commerce.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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His office described the visit as part of a broader push to expand cooperation beyond security into trade, investment, education and development.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cramer said this one has been concerning investors because of how closely its trades with cryptocurrency markets.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Outside of the clinic, an eager gray market has sprung up, selling unofficial versions of the drugs.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026
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Once a gray market is thriving, who, if anyone, will foot the bill for rigorous research?—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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Also announced, chief commercial officer Rick Gomez is departing and Jill Sando, chief merchandising officer for apparel, accessories and home, is retiring; both will remain briefly to support the handoff as part of the transition.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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After working in visual merchandising in retail, Williams landed on footwear design in 2019 and launched his brand shortly after.—
Tara Larson,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Whether national brands or private labels, Totolis said the rules of retailing have changed today which requires independents to plant a stake in the ground.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Rafiqul Islam Rana, an assistant professor of retailing at the University of South Carolina, wrote in an email.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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