protectionism

/pɹəˈtekʃənɪzəm/ · noun

Meaning

A system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

nepotism(English)safeguard(English)protection(English)antiprotectionism(English)restrictionism(English)economic nationalism(English)doctrine(English)domestic policy(English)autarky(English)mercantilism(English)tariff(English)tariffs(English)

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