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Between the lines: Renegotiating the U.S.-South Korea free trade deal, known as Korus, was a priority during the first Trump administration.
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Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Join 3 others in the comments View Comments But a blockbuster free trade agreement with the European Union — reached Friday between the bloc and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia — could improve Argentina’s relations with its neighbors and Europe, helping the economy.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
As global demand continues to grow, particularly with the anticipated approval of a free trade agreement between the U.K. and India, I and other industry experts predict a significant rise in cask prices.
—Oliver Court, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Trump administration started to negotiate a free trade agreement in 2020 in no small part because of Kenya’s strategic importance as a diplomatic hub and security partner—as well as its major role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
—Ken Opalo, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2024
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Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Join 3 others in the comments View Comments But a blockbuster free trade agreement with the European Union — reached Friday between the bloc and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia — could improve Argentina’s relations with its neighbors and Europe, helping the economy.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
As global demand continues to grow, particularly with the anticipated approval of a free trade agreement between the U.K. and India, I and other industry experts predict a significant rise in cask prices.
—Oliver Court, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Trump administration started to negotiate a free trade agreement in 2020 in no small part because of Kenya’s strategic importance as a diplomatic hub and security partner—as well as its major role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
—Ken Opalo, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free trade
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About two-thirds of the traffic in the canal is either headed for or leaving the United States, though ships from all over the world use the waterway each day, according to the Panama Canal Authority.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Christmas holiday period in particular is a highly busy time for U.S. air travel, and the TSA has been preparing for the large volume of passenger traffic at a number of airports around the country.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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That, in turn, will drive more accountability within the marketplace while raising the bar for software quality and security in a manner that benefits everyone.Mario Vuksan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The marketplace is growing but much more dispersed.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Brokers sell plutonium and entire bomb-making factories on the black market.Thomas Bass Author, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, second-hand tickets on the black market were estimated to be multiple times higher than the original ticket price.IESE Business School, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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There is also tension between health and commerce interests.Emily Brooks, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Glamour commerce director Brie Schwartz loves these best-selling black leggings for lounging or low-impact workouts at the gym.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Canadian Cabinet released its Canada Border Plan, resting on five pillars: detecting and disrupting the fentanyl trade, introducing significant new tools for law enforcement, enhancing operational coordination, increasing information sharing, and minimizing unnecessary border volumes.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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Most economists, however, say across-the-board tariffs of 10% to 20% will almost certainly prompt reciprocal measures by other countries, resulting in slower trade and economic activity and higher prices for businesses and consumers.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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There are also active gray markets on Chinese apps and e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia, where popular and rare dolls sell at several times their original prices.Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 20 Dec. 2024
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That said, even though the American magazine tested the car, U.S. buyers would never be able to buy a 288 GTO direct from Ferrari; all imports were handled through the gray market.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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And each year Carey knows how to capitalize during the Christmas season, from her holiday tour to TV specials to merchandising.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
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One of Concepts’ strengths is its merchandising strategy.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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But extremely low prices are not a bragging point, Jeff Lenard, vice president of strategic initiatives at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), a global trade association for advancing convenience and fuel retailing, wrote in his September blog.Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
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Retailers and e-commerce platforms create much excitement around shopping holidays, and Cyber Monday is only a day dreamed up in 2005 by the National Retail Federation to rev up online retailing.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
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