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การค้าเสรี

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การค้า

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kaan kháa sěerii

การค้าเสรี

kaan kháa sěerii

free trade

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This means free trade: a policy or system where countries reduce tariffs and trade restrictions so goods and services can move more freely across borders.

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free trade

Noun⭐️2 Not often used

A trade policy or system that reduces tariffs and restrictions between countries, allowing freer international trade.

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Explanation

การค้าเสรี is made from การค้า, “commerce/trade,” and เสรี, “free.” It is used in economics and international relations to mean “free trade.” It does not usually mean simply being free to run a shop or do business; it refers to reducing tariffs, quotas, import restrictions, and similar barriers between countries. The word is somewhat formal and common in news, policy, business, and academic contexts.

Usage

Use this word when talking about international economics, FTAs, imports and exports, tariffs, trade policy, or government economic strategy. It is more common in news, business writing, policy discussions, and economics classes than in casual conversation.

Caution

Do not use การค้าเสรี for ordinary freedom to sell things or run a business. For everyday commerce, การค้า or ธุรกิจ is usually more natural, depending on the context.

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