protectionist
Americanadjective
noun
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He plans to speak with partners in Milwaukee as Canadian officials try to diversify an economy they view as too reliant on an increasingly protectionist United States.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
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
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 Congressional Globe” contains numerous speeches of members of Congress on the tariff; and the Iron and Steel Association of Philadelphia send out pamphlets explaining the protectionist position.
From Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy by John Stuart Mill
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