global trade UK US noun [U]
► COMMERCE, ECONOMICS trade in products, services, etc. between different countries: »
Any progress towards freer global trade depends crucially on leadership from both America and the EU.
a global trade agreement/deal »The European Commission said that it remained committed to a global trade deal.
»global trade negotiations/talks
»a global trade deficit/gap/surplus
► FINANCE, STOCK MARKET trade in shares, bonds, etc. on financial markets in all parts of the world: »
Successful global trade hinges on real-time accurate information.
Financial and business terms. 2012.