protectionist

American  

[pruh-tek-shuhn-ist] / prəˈtɛk ʃən ɪst /

adjective

1. relating to or advocating for protectionism.

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noun

1. a person who advocates or supports protectionism.

Example Sentences

Heritage once supported free trade; now it is protectionist.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the same time, protectionist tariffs were imposed.

From Barron's

At the same time, protectionist tariffs were imposed.

From Barron's

OTTAWA—Canada said Tuesday it intends to run wider deficits to finance spending and tax measures aimed at unleashing the massive private-sector investments the economy needs to rebuild amid a protectionist U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

We remember that speech well, and its purpose was to head off a protectionist surge in Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal