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

Business spending also has been relatively subdued, particularly in industries exposed to the shift toward protectionist trade policies by the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal

He responded to the Supreme Court decision by doubling down on his protectionist convictions.

From The Wall Street Journal

American trade has moved in a more durably protectionist direction.

From The Wall Street Journal

French President Emmanuel Macron insisted the new rules would be about "protecting our industry" without "being protectionist", by defending "certain strategic sectors, such as cleantech, chemicals, steel, cars or defence".

From Barron's

That would be a watershed for the European Union, which even in increasingly protectionist times has steered clear of local-content rules.

From The Wall Street Journal