1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Level the Playing Field in Global Trade Act of 2018 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Adequate wages The term adequate wages — (A) means compensation for a regular work week that is sufficient to meet the basic needs of the employee and any dependents of the employee, including reasonable discretionary income; and (B) includes, at a minimum— (i) the payment of the higher of the minimum wage or the appropriate prevailing wage; (ii) compliance with all legal requirements relating to wages (including freedom of association relating to the bargaining relating to wages and related matters); and (iii) the provision of such benefits as are required by law or contract. (2) Sustainable production methods The term sustainable production methods — (A) means the application of technologies and methods that are necessary to provide for workplace safety, toxic waste control, control of discharge of pollutants to air, water, and land, and the reasonable conservation of energy and natural resources, taking into account local standards and conditions