fair trade

NOUN

legal and equitable trade

Synonyms

WEAK

balance of trade fair-trading managed prices multilateral trade reciprocal trade

Example Sentences

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Submission is portrayed as a fair trade to women.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

While this viral exercise is extreme, Link noted that some workers may consider a small pay cut to work remotely as a fair trade.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Together the U.S. and Canada can usher in a new century of shared economic prosperity by dropping tariffs, rejecting protectionism and promoting free and fair trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

"There is huge demand in the outside world for free and fair trade relationships," says Mr Sefcovic.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2025

I stared at the book, knowing it wasn’t a fair trade.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye