unfair trading
[/ʌnˈfɛr ˈtreɪdɪŋ/]
noun
comércio desleal
1. Commercial or business practices that violate fair competition principles, including deceptive pricing, misleading advertising, or exploitative market behavior
The company was fined for unfair trading practices that misled consumers about product quality.
A empresa foi multada por práticas de comércio desleal que enganaram os consumidores sobre a qualidade do produto.
2. Trading activities that breach consumer protection laws or competition regulations
Unfair trading includes aggressive sales tactics and hidden contract terms.
O comércio desleal inclui táticas agressivas de vendas e termos contratuais ocultos.
3. International trade practices that violate established trade agreements or dumping regulations
The country was accused of unfair trading by selling products below production cost.
O país foi acusado de comércio desleal por vender produtos abaixo do custo de produção.
In Brazil, unfair trading is addressed through the Consumer Protection Code (Código de Defesa do Consumidor) and monitored by PROCON. In the US, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces regulations against unfair trading practices. This is a serious legal matter in both countries with significant penalties for violations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
playing dirty in business
bending the rules of commerce
undercutting the competition unfairly
moving the goalposts
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