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free trade

[/friː treɪd/]
noun
comércio livre
1. International trade left to its natural course without tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions imposed by governments
Free trade agreements between nations can boost economic growth.
Acordos de comércio livre entre nações podem impulsionar o crescimento econômico.
2. The economic principle advocating the elimination of barriers to commerce between countries
Economists often debate the merits of free trade versus protectionism.
Economistas frequentemente debatem os méritos do comércio livre versus protecionismo.
Synonyms
unrestricted tradeopen tradetariff-free trade
Antonyms
protectionismtrade barrierstariffsrestricted trade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comércio livre
standard term used in Brazilian economic discourse
São Paulo
comércio livre
common usage in business and financial sectors
Portugal
comércio livre
standard term in Portuguese economic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

free trade zone
free trade agreement
free trade partner
principles of free trade
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