Free Trade
International trade without barriers (tariffs, quotas, restrictions).
Real World
The UK–Australia Free Trade Agreement (2021) eliminated tariffs on goods like Scotch whisky and Australian wine, directly reducing prices for consumers and boosting bilateral trade flows.
Exam Focus
Avoid stating free trade is 'always beneficial' — acknowledge distributional effects (job losses in uncompetitive industries) for evaluative credit.
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