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.