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
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Michael Shribman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Their duvets are made of organic, fair trade cotton and their down-alternative fill is made in the US.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024
Rising use of the exemption, which allows shipments valued at $800 or less to enter the U.S. duty free, has raised concerns over potential consumer safety risks and fair trade violations.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Sep. 2024
To capitalize on this moment, the United States must be ready to embrace a more ambitious international economic policy that advances its and its allies’ standards of fair trade, commerce, and investment, especially in response to China’s increasingly aggressive international posture.
—Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
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For instance, Patagonia stands as a powerful example of a company whose CSR efforts have made headlines, particularly for its commitment to environmental sustainability and fair trade practices.
—Michael Shribman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Their duvets are made of organic, fair trade cotton and their down-alternative fill is made in the US.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024
Rising use of the exemption, which allows shipments valued at $800 or less to enter the U.S. duty free, has raised concerns over potential consumer safety risks and fair trade violations.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Sep. 2024
To capitalize on this moment, the United States must be ready to embrace a more ambitious international economic policy that advances its and its allies’ standards of fair trade, commerce, and investment, especially in response to China’s increasingly aggressive international posture.
—Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
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“Fair-trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair-trade. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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