free trade

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In the 1980s, "we were told that free trade and globalisation were the most fantastic things, and in Brazil we were rather against them," owing to poor competitiveness, Lula said.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

He will be among the negotiators at the helm of high-stakes talks already underway to renew the North American free trade accord, a linchpin of Mexico’s export-dominated economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“There was a feeling of self-determination due to free trade that made people’s lives easier.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

It completed three long-gestating free trade agreements within the past three months: with South America’s Mercosur bloc, India and Australia.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The agent poured himself a cup of free trade coffee from the wheezing pot, took a sip, and frowned.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray