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controlled trade

[kənˈtroʊld treɪd]
nounpl: controlled trades
comércio controlado
1. Trade in goods or services that is regulated by government restrictions, tariffs, quotas, or licensing requirements
The government implemented controlled trade policies to protect domestic industries.
O governo implementou políticas de comércio controlado para proteger as indústrias domésticas.
2. Commerce subject to specific regulations regarding what can be imported, exported, or traded
Controlled trade in pharmaceuticals requires special permits and documentation.
O comércio controlado de produtos farmacêuticos requer permissões especiais e documentação.
Synonyms
regulated traderestricted trademanaged tradeprotected trade
Antonyms
free tradeunrestricted tradeopen trade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comércio controlado
Standard term used in economic and trade contexts
Portugal
comércio regulamentado
Alternative commonly used in European Portuguese
General
comércio regulado
Widely accepted variation across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

trade barriers
import restrictions
export controls
protectionist measures
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