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Economy

Pertaining to the system or range of economic activity in a country, region, or community.

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GATT

Economy; International trade

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. A multilateral treaty intended to   help reduce trade barriers between signatory countries and to promote trade through tariff ...

Freight forwarder

Economy; International trade

An independent business that handles export shipments for compensation. (A freight forwarder is among the best sources of information and assistance on export regulations and ...

Free-trade zone

Economy; International trade

A port designated by the government of a country for duty-free entry of any nonprohibited goods. Merchandise may be stored, displayed, used for manufacturing, etc., within the ...

Free port

Economy; International trade

An area such as a port city into which merchandise may legally be moved without payment of duties.

Foul bill of lading

Economy; International trade

A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were damaged when received. Compare Clean bill of lading.

Foreign sales agent

Economy; International trade

An individual or firm that serves as the foreign representative of a domestic supplier and seeks sales abroad for the supplier.