[PugetSoundSoldier]

OK, I’ll choose the latter: international trade that is free of such government interference as protective tariffs and import quotas.

[1rudeboy]

Please consider this: if you cannot make them see eye-to-eye with you regarding the definition of a term (and they are unwilling to provide their own), then we’re all just here shooting the breeze . . . .

[1rudeboy]

And seriously, think about it . . . they are so unwilling to give an inch because of their own lack of faith that they cannot even agree to common terms.

[calcowgirl]

OK, I’ll choose the latter: international trade that is free of such government interference as protective tariffs and import quotas.
(emphasis added to quote from free dictionary)

I didn't ask you to choose one of two free dictionary definitions. I asked you the same question you asked of me.

What is your position on free trade?

"please state what your position is on free trade as defined by the free dictionary"

Can you answer that, please.