protectionist
Americanadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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"We certainly do not support the protectionist language that often times many of the European defence initiatives have included that would cut out allies," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 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
In 1879 he opposed in the Reichstag the new protectionist tariff, and on the failure of his efforts retired definitely from public life.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various
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