- FTA
- Freight Transport Association - represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by road, rail, sea and air. HM Customs & Revenue Glossary
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FTA UK US noun► [S] COMMERCE, TRANSPORT ABBREVIATION for FREIGHT TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION(Cf. ↑Freight Transport Association): an organization in the UK that provides support and advice to companies that transport goods: »The FTA wants the government to reduce vehicle tax.
► COMMERCE, GOVERNMENT, LAW ABBREVIATION for FAIR TRADING ACT(Cf. ↑Fair Trading Act): in the UK, a law that makes rules about the sale of goods: »The FTA (Fair Trading Act) came into force in 1987 and regulates trade conduct and practice, consumer information and product safety.
► [C] ECONOMICS, COMMERCE ABBREVIATION for FREE TRADE(Cf. ↑free trade) agreement: an arrangement between countries that allows companies to import and export each other's goods without the usual taxes, limits, etc.: »A number of exporters are utilizing the benefits that are available under the FTA.
Financial and business terms. 2012.