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Recent Examples of free trade
The main themes that Rubio hit were the profoundly damaging consequences of unfettered free trade and mass migration.
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Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Canada was seen as the repeal resolution Republicans were most likely to support, due to the United States-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement and a number of members being from states that trade heavily with Canada.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
That deal would enable free trade on almost all goods between the EU's 27 members and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines and bringing down high import taxes for European wine and cars.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
While no sweeping free trade deal was reached, companies across several industries have announced major investments and partnerships aimed at deepening the commercial ties.
—Ian King, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Canada was seen as the repeal resolution Republicans were most likely to support, due to the United States-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement and a number of members being from states that trade heavily with Canada.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
That deal would enable free trade on almost all goods between the EU's 27 members and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines and bringing down high import taxes for European wine and cars.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
While no sweeping free trade deal was reached, companies across several industries have announced major investments and partnerships aimed at deepening the commercial ties.
—Ian King, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free trade
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The blockages often force cyclists to veer into vehicle traffic.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Paris residents will elect a new mayor on Sunday, with the city’s move to reduce car traffic a hot-button issue.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The parade was followed by a two-day festival that included live entertainment ranging from bagpipes and Irish folk music to Celtic rock, Irish foods and beverages and an Irish marketplace with more than 250 vendors.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In addition to workshops and demonstrations, the gardening event will feature a succulent swap, tool sharpening (limits apply), and a marketplace to shop a variety of plants, birdhouses and homegrown edible items at a farmers market.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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It’s all intertwined – the legal market has a symbiotic relationship with the black market, and there’s a permeable line between the two.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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What the guy isn’t expecting is the black market Nordstrom that Corvette has set up in this studio flat.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to one commerce company, approximately 45 percent of consumers have chosen not to make a purchase because a retailer’s return policy felt too restrictive, too costly or too unclear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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Last week, a meeting between Petro and Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez was canceled but bilateral meetings were held between officials representing the ministries of defense, commerce and energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Experts warn there could be additional economic impacts due to the trade interruptions, including food shortages in some places.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Joveljić, who started his MLS career with the Galaxy, joined SKC last season in a cash trade.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 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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Comparable same-store sales should also be improving at Ollie’s as the retail chain makes merchandising changes, Kelly said.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Zekaria, of the founding Windsor family’s second generation, will continue his work on evolving the brand’s merchandising strategy and shopping experience.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 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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Hudson’s Bay and Fortunoff’s in 2008, and Lord & Taylor in 2006, which marked Baker’s entry into retailing.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Free trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20trade. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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