trade alliance

Commercial cooperation pact

A trade alliance is a formal agreement between countries or economic entities to cooperate on commercial matters, typically by reducing tariffs, eliminating trade barriers, or granting preferential treatment to member nations.

Such alliances range from loose arrangements to highly integrated economic blocs.

The trade alliance between the three nations boosted exports across the region.

Members often negotiate as a unified bloc when dealing with outside economies.

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Treaty for joint warfare

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