uncontrolled commodity
[/ʌnkənˈtroʊld kəˈmɑːdɪti/]
nounpl: uncontrolled commodities
commodity não controlada
1. A product or raw material that is not subject to government regulation, price controls, or trade restrictions
Agricultural goods became uncontrolled commodities after the trade agreement was signed.
Os produtos agrícolas tornaram-se commodities não controladas após a assinatura do acordo comercial.
2. A good or service whose supply, demand, and pricing operate freely in the market without regulatory oversight
Unlike petroleum, copper is largely an uncontrolled commodity in most developed nations.
Diferentemente do petróleo, o cobre é amplamente uma commodity não controlada na maioria das nações desenvolvidas.
3. In economics and trade, a merchandise item not subject to quotas, tariffs, or government monopolies
The government deregulated several industries, turning previously controlled commodities into uncontrolled ones.
O governo desregulamentou várias indústrias, transformando commodities anteriormente controladas em não controladas.
This term is primarily used in economic, commercial, and governmental contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro's financial districts, the term reflects the country's engagement with international commodity markets. The concept gained prominence during Brazil's economic liberalization periods and is commonly used in discussions of agricultural exports, mining products, and trade policy. In the USA, it's standard terminology in business schools, financial markets, and trade negotiations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
open to market forces
free from government intervention
subject to supply and demand
traded freely on the open market
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