Economic protectionism

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-n

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.

See also: Economics

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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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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, also addressing the 15th summit of NAM which was formally set up in 1961 at the height of the Cold War, said some developing states were suffering most and said he was worried about signs of economic protectionism.

Egypt-non aligned by The Daily Middle East Reporter (Beirut, Lebanon)

The trick is to do so without heralding a new era of economic protectionism and state interventionism.

Milburn urges Brown to resist state intervention by The Journal (Newcastle, England)

However, Topolanek said he was happy that US President Barack Obama had refused to bow to economic protectionism.

Czech PM defends calling US plans 'road to hell' by AFP / AFP Global Edition

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