FTAnoun
ukus[ S ] COMMERCE, TRANSPORT abbreviation for 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 : 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 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.