trade barriers

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

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

While tariffs can look patriotic, Reagan said, “over the long run such trade barriers hurt every American worker and consumer,” lead to “fierce trade wars” and result in lost jobs.

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President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs, saying they can look patriotic, but “over the long run such trade barriers hurt every American worker and consumer,” lead to “fierce trade wars” and result in lost jobs.

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"Over the long run, such trade barriers hurt every American, worker and consumer."

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The company said in July that it would cut production and staffing as many customers adopted a wait-and-see approach amid turbulence triggered by trade barriers and tariffs.

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PotlatchDeltic’s sawmills are among those that analysts expect to benefit from higher trade barriers, which should also boost U.S. timberland owners.

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