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Recent Examples of free trade
In it, Vigna talks about India, free trade, and the shaky EV market.
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Byron Hurd, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
Amid diplomatic talks between the United States and Cuba, state lawmakers on Friday passed a bill that contains a free trade provision with the island nation should the regime fall.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party’s 2016 presidential nominee, also became critical of the ambitious free trade initiative.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
But then Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and any illusion of free trade in energy dissipated overnight.
—Justin Worland, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
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Byron Hurd, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
Amid diplomatic talks between the United States and Cuba, state lawmakers on Friday passed a bill that contains a free trade provision with the island nation should the regime fall.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party’s 2016 presidential nominee, also became critical of the ambitious free trade initiative.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
But then Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and any illusion of free trade in energy dissipated overnight.
—Justin Worland, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free trade
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Griffin Bridge is currently partially closed with two-way traffic maintained through late 2027.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hindustan Times | Getty Images Oil prices surged Thursday as investors fear a prolonged war in the Middle East that will block tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks.—
Anniek Bao,Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The marketplace itself is exerting no discipline whatsoever.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, Authentic put the SI name on Lunatix, a sputtering ticket marketplace.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Unlike past crises, there are virtually no signs of a black market for dollars.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Kennedy said the agency had acted beyond its reach with the ban and created a black market to fill the void, an argument also made by the chemicals' manufacturers, some of whom later brought challenges in court.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Back then, Arab and Israeli leaders were warning that the regime posed the greatest threat to the Middle East, and that containing Tehran could not be achieved through diplomacy and commerce alone.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The deal comes as a resolution to years of national security concerns over the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, and effectively resolved the uncertainty that hung over TikTok since 2020, giving brands and retailers a clearer runway to invest in the platform’s commerce capabilities.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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In fine fashion, the speedy forward, who underwent groin surgery in the preseason after arriving in a trade with Nashville, struck a perfect cross that was headed into goal by Tyler Boyd, increasing the lead to 6-0 in the 70th minute.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This bears a strong resemblance to what’s happening in the trades as of 2026, with electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians commanding strong premiums, especially on data-center construction.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 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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Janse doesn't claim to be an expert on manufacturing or product development and admits that no, her series isn't backed by any real fashion merchandising experience.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The state is asking a Jackson County judge to prohibit American Shaman from advertising or selling any kratom or 7-OH products, and is seeking up to $1,000 for each violation of the state’s merchandising practices act.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Art Jewel earrings and ring, Zendaya wore Rolex’s 28mm Lady-Datejust fully pavéd in diamonds, reportedly featuring custom details for the star but also seen on the Rolex site retailing for $177,400.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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Abel and Jain will do the morning session as would be expected, but the afternoon session will include Abel, BNSF's Katie Farmer, and Adam Johnson, who runs NetJets and is president of consumer products, service, and retailing, a new position created late last year.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Free trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20trade. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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