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pro·tec·tion·ism (pr

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The advocacy, system, or theory of protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting, as by tariffs or quotas, the importation of foreign goods and services.

pro·tection·ist n.

protectionism

the theory or practice of a method of fostering or developing industry through restrictive tariffs on foreign imports. — protectionist, n., adj.

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Noun

protectionism - the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition

economic policy - a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues

import barrier, trade barrier - any regulation or policy that restricts international trade

Translations

protectionism [prəˈtekʃənɪzəm] N → proteccionismo m

protectionism [prəˈtɛkʃ^ənɪzəm] n → protectionnisme m

protectionism

n → Protektionismus m

protectionism [prəˈtɛkʃ/əˌnɪz/əm] n → protezionismo

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protectionism (redirected from Agricultural protectionism)

protectionism
(redirected from Agricultural protectionism)