trade barriers

1. Tariffs , import quotas , customs regulations, and other disincentives meant to discourage international trade.

Notes

Trade barriers are usually protectionist; that is, they are erected to protect domestic producers who would not be able to compete successfully with foreign producers in a free market or in free trade .

Example Sentences

And they pledged to help tackle trade barriers and convert agricultural subsidies into investments for developing nations.

From The Daily Beast

Why then, with all trade barriers thrown down, should the United States hurt Canada?

From Project Gutenberg

We've worked hard to tear down trade barriers abroad so that we can create good jobs at home.

From Project Gutenberg