economic nationalism

American  

[ek-uh-nom-ik nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm, nash-nuh-liz-, ee-kuh-] / ˈɛk əˌnɒm ɪk ˈnæʃ ə nlˌɪz əm, ˈnæʃ nəˌlɪz-, ˈi kə- /

noun

1. a protectionist ideology that prioritizes national self-sufficiency and security, typically advocating tariffs and other legislation to resist foreign investment and ensure that international trade results in a trade surplus and military advantage.

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Etymology

Origin of economic nationalism

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The upshot is that economic nationalism is misdirected.

From Barron's

Although Perlstein argued that Carter's progressive energy programs were motivated more by economic nationalism than environmentalism, they still would have included the essential environmental regulations humanity needs.

From Salon

Soon Bannon and Badolato, who were working on a nonprofit meant to promote economic nationalism and American sovereignty, joined the campaign.

From Seattle Times

In a break with its past economic nationalism, it is also seeking to form a coalition with allies like the United States and the European Union to build a semiconductor supply chain that is less geographically concentrated and so better insulated from disasters and geopolitical instability.

From New York Times

Soon Mr. Bannon and Mr. Badolato, who were already working on a nonprofit that prosecutors said was meant to promote economic nationalism and American sovereignty, joined the wall campaign.

From New York Times