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trade diversion

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The changing of import sources as a result of political agreements, rather than to increase mutual benefit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, negative, uncountable, usually

Topics: economics, sciences

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History

Etymology

* Credited to Jacob Viner in his 1950 book The Customs Union Issue.