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common market

[ˈkɒmən ˈmɑːrkɪt]
nounpl: common markets
mercado comum
1. An association of countries established to promote free trade and the free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor among member states
The European Common Market was established in 1957 to facilitate trade between member nations.
O Mercado Comum Europeu foi estabelecido em 1957 para facilitar o comércio entre as nações membros.
2. A unified economic zone with common tariffs and trade policies
Countries in a common market benefit from reduced trade barriers and increased economic integration.
Os países em um mercado comum se beneficiam de barreiras comerciais reduzidas e maior integração econômica.
Synonyms
trading bloceconomic unioncustoms unionfree trade area
Antonyms
protectionismtrade barriereconomic isolation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercado comum
Standard term used in economic contexts
Portugal
mercado comum
Standard term, often used when referring to EU regulations
General
bloco comercial
Alternative broader term

Related Idioms & Phrases

European Common Market
MERCOSUR common market
enter a common market
trade within a common market
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