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fair trade

1

noun

  1. trade carried on under a fair-trade agreement.


fair-trade

2

[ fair-treyd ]

verb (used with object)

fair-traded, fair-trading.
  1. to sell (a commodity) under a fair-trade agreement.

verb (used without object)

fair-traded, fair-trading.
  1. to sell a commodity under a fair-trade agreement.

adjective

  1. subject to or resulting from a fair-trade agreement:

    fair-trade items; fair-trade prices.

fair trade

noun

    1. the practice of directly benefiting producers in the developing world by buying straight from them at a guaranteed price
    2. ( as modifier )

      fair-trade coffee

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Other Word Forms

  • ڲ-ٰİ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fair trade1

First recorded in 1715–25

Origin of fair trade2

First recorded in 1940–45
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"The report also clearly shows that the world has changed, which is why I will be in Washington this week defending British interests and making the case for free and fair trade," Reeves said.

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Trump has said he believes tariffs are needed to bring “fair trade,” protect U.S. workers and reduce the trade deficit.

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As one member of the latter told the New York Times, farmers don’t want handouts but, rather, “access to a free and fair trade market.”

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Trump’s advisors say the new policy will bring about an overdue correction, returning fair trade practices, ultimately raising significant revenue for the federal government and bringing back manufacturing to U.S. shores.

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The Parisian footwear brand — now celebrating its 20th year — is known for transparency, fair trade and eco-conscious shoes without sacrificing style.

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