EFTA

abbr.

European Free Trade Association

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EFTA

(ˈɛftə)

n acronym for

(Economics) European Free Trade Association; established in 1960 to eliminate trade tariffs on industrial products; now comprises Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Free trade was established between EFTA and the EC (now EU) in 1984. In 1994 EFTA (excluding Switzerland) and the EU together created the European Economic Area (EEA)

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EFTA

European Free Trade Association.

EFTA

(European Free Trade Area) A European economic grouping from 1960, originally of Austria, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and UK. Finland joined 1961, Iceland 1970. Denmark, Portugal, and UK subsequently left to join the EC .

Translations

EFTA

[ˈeftə] N ABBR =European Free Trade Association → AELC f

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EFTA

[ˈɛftə] n abbr (=European Free Trade Association) → AELE f(= Association européenne de libre-échange)

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EFTA

abbr of European Free Trade Association → EFTA f

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EFTA

[ˈɛftə] n abbr =European Free Trade Association → E.F.T.A f

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Under the accord, EFTA nations will scrap 100 percent of import tariffs imposed on Korean goods.

Korea, EFTA sign FTA

The EFTA Court had been asked by Iceland's Reykjanes District Court whether the processing was sufficient to change the legal country of origin of imported fish.

Iceland loses court case over processed fish I.D

EFTA does not negotiate for its members on agricultural produce, but the pact includes bilateral agreements on agricultural produce between Chile and the four EFTA countries.

EFTA forms free trade agreement with Chile

Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry George Yeo sealed the pact with his counterparts from the four EFTA member states -- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland -- in Egilsstadir, Iceland, on Wednesday, the ministry said in a statement.

Singapore signs free-trade pact with EFTA states

The Conference Report requires that the Board study how well existing law protects consumers against unauthorized use of debit cards, whether the industry has enhanced the level of protection through voluntary rules, and whether additional amendments to the EFTA or the Board's regulations are necessary.

Statement by Edward M. Gramlich, Member, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, March 25, 1999

This book will be particularly helpful for American readers who may have only a vague idea of what the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is and why it exists.

European Union and the EFTA Countries: Enlargement and Integration

First, EFTA and the EEC are two very unequal partners: EFTA consists of six small states, while the EEC consists of twice as many member states.

Switzerland and 1992

Its exports consist mainly of textiles and apparel whereas, top imports include pharmaceutical products, machinery, watches, and precious stones.Earlier in 2012, the EFTA States and Pakistan had signed a Joint Declaration on Cooperation.

EFTA signs Free Trade Agreement with Pakistan

said the Philippines aims to expand by 20 percent its trade, particularly exports, with Efta economies under the Philippines-Efta FTA.

Trade exec sees 20% export hike to 4 European nations with PHL-Efta pact

Norwegian Ambassador Bjorn Staurset Jahnsen told Manila Bulletin Business at the Nordic Ambassadors' Luncheon that a technical team from EFTA countries will be arriving in November this year to conduct roadshows in the country, including Davao and Cebu, as part of its information drive to ensure that Filipino businesses take advantage of the trade deal.

EFTA to conduct roadshows in PH

This, however, means preferential treatment for products originating in the EFTA states - Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland - remain pending in the Philippines for the time being.

Philippines irons out minor kinks in EFTA deal