fair-traded; fair-trading; fair-trades
: to market (a commodity) in compliance with the provisions of a fair-trade agreement
fair trader
noun
1
: trade in conformity with a fair-trade agreement
2
: a movement whose goal is to help producers in developing countries to get a fair price for their products so as to reduce poverty, provide for the ethical treatment of workers and farmers, and promote environmentally sustainable practices
Examples of fair-trade in a Sentence
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Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
The tariffs are a response to China’s lack of fair trade practices, and politically, imposing tariffs can be a way for the current administration to demonstrate a tough stance on China.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
Maryland’s manufacturing sector, a crucial component of the state’s economy, can particularly benefit from Trump’s focus on fair trade and domestic production.
—Matthew Beers, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2024
But the small, nonprofit fair trade store is closing down its storefront in West Downtown by the end of May.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2024
The Body Shop was among the first to promote fair trade with developing countries, ensuring that workers and communities benefited directly from their resources and labor.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Washington should develop fair trade agreements that benefit workers and the poor of all countries, not just Wall Street investors.
—Bernie Sanders, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2024
Her store sells vintage clothing, turquoise bracelets and earrings, silk scrunchies, moonstone rings, antiques, locally made and fair trade pieces, scented candles, and more.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
Jaguar Health family company Napo Pharmaceuticals has established a sustainable harvesting program, under fair trade practices, for crofelemer to ensure a high degree of quality, ecological integrity, and support for indigenous communities.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2024
Noun
Napo has established a sustainable harvesting program, under fair trade practices, for crofelemer to ensure a high degree of quality, ecological integrity, and support for Indigenous communities.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
The tariffs are a response to China’s lack of fair trade practices, and politically, imposing tariffs can be a way for the current administration to demonstrate a tough stance on China.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
Maryland’s manufacturing sector, a crucial component of the state’s economy, can particularly benefit from Trump’s focus on fair trade and domestic production.
—Matthew Beers, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2024
But the small, nonprofit fair trade store is closing down its storefront in West Downtown by the end of May.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2024
The Body Shop was among the first to promote fair trade with developing countries, ensuring that workers and communities benefited directly from their resources and labor.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Washington should develop fair trade agreements that benefit workers and the poor of all countries, not just Wall Street investors.
—Bernie Sanders, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2024
Her store sells vintage clothing, turquoise bracelets and earrings, silk scrunchies, moonstone rings, antiques, locally made and fair trade pieces, scented candles, and more.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
Jaguar Health family company Napo Pharmaceuticals has established a sustainable harvesting program, under fair trade practices, for crofelemer to ensure a high degree of quality, ecological integrity, and support for indigenous communities.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Fair-trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair-trade. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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