protectionist
Americanadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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By targeting Iran instead of all pistachio exporting countries, it shows the policy was mainly punitive, rather than intentionally protectionist.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
By targeting Iran instead of all pistachio exporting countries, it shows the policy was mainly punitive, rather than intentionally protectionist.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
This protectionist policy looked to have been largely successful at helping the US retain its edge when it comes to AI "brains".
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Last week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a landmark trade agreement External link with Beijing that effectively ends the protectionist wall around the North American electric vehicle market.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
Pennsylvania, protectionist at heart, elected the Democratic ex-governor Pattison again in one of its revulsions against the Quay machine.
From The New Nation by Dodd, William E.
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