trade agreement
noun
1
: an international agreement on conditions of trade in goods and services
2
: an agreement resulting from collective bargaining
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The move was the latest bid by the White House to use threats of higher tariffs on goods imported into the U.S. in hopes of securing new trade agreements with countries around the globe, even historically close trading partners like Canada.
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Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Trump's second administration has worked hard to deliver on his promises, from mass deportations to new trade agreements.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Westminster has since struck a trade agreement with the White House, but global tensions continue to weigh on activity.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 July 2025
But so far, Trump has reached trade agreements with only the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 July 2025
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Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Trump's second administration has worked hard to deliver on his promises, from mass deportations to new trade agreements.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Westminster has since struck a trade agreement with the White House, but global tensions continue to weigh on activity.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 July 2025
But so far, Trump has reached trade agreements with only the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for trade agreement
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“Trade agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20agreement. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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