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Common collocations with trade in American Collocation

trade noun

US /treɪd/

fair

ethical
fair

He heard a first-hand account of how fair trade is helping to lift whole communities out of poverty..

unfair

unfair

For every dollar the West gives in aid to developing countries, it takes two back through unfair trade.

illegal

illegal
illicit

Many small carnivores in Vietnam are threatened due to illegal trade.

without restrictions

free

The message was that the advantage of joining the EEC was to become a member of a common market in which free trade was encouraged between the countries.

between countries

cross-border
foreign
global
international
overseas

He devoted himself to the internal security of his land and promoted domestic and foreign trade.

in your own country

domestic

The riverfront became increasingly important as overseas and domestic trade expanded.

between two groups or countries

bilateral
two-way

The Commission negotiates and implements bilateral trade agreements with non-EU countries.

control trade

control
govern
regulate

The government must continue activities to regulate cross-border trade.

increase trade

boost
expand
increase

The historic bridge is set to reopen to traffic in a few weeks after months of work which should further boost trade.

make trade easier

facilitate
liberalize

It is not intended to facilitate online trade.

encourage trade

encourage
promote
stimulate

In January 1699, towns were allowed to elect their own officials, collect revenue and stimulate trade.

make trade harder

affect
disrupt
hinder
impede
restrict
suppress

The new barriers hinder trade and investment.

It emerged that rules that have existed in Britain for many years were on shaky ground under EU law because they may restrict free trade between member states.