protectionist
Americanadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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But US envoy to the EU Andrew Puzder has warned against any protectionist moves, while American companies have urged Europe not to keep them out.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Amid the uncertainties, India has also been forced to liberalise its notoriously protectionist trade policy.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The EU and Mexico agreed to expand their trade ties Friday against the backdrop of a more protectionist United States under President Donald Trump.
From Barron's • May 22, 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
The case has been supposed of a protectionist Paradise, in which goods only were exported and nothing but bullion received in return.
From Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 by Various
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