Protectionist
adjective
Relating to the policy of protecting a country's industries and economy from foreign competition.
The government has a protectionist approach towards local businesses, trying to shield them from international competitors.
Often appears as...
- protectionist measures
- protectionist policies
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General,Political,Economic
noun
A person who supports the policy of protecting a country's industries and economy from foreign competition.
He is known as a staunch protectionist, advocating for high tariffs on imported goods.
Often appears as...
- become a protectionist
- known protectionist
Usage tips
General,Political,Economic
adjective
Relating to the policy of protecting a country's industries and economy from foreign competition.
The government has a protectionist approach towards local businesses, trying to shield them from international competitors.
Often appears as...
- protectionist measures
- protectionist policies
Usage tips
General,Political,Economic
noun
A person who supports the policy of protecting a country's industries and economy from foreign competition.
He is known as a staunch protectionist, advocating for high tariffs on imported goods.
Often appears as...
- become a protectionist
- known protectionist
Usage tips
General,Political,Economic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Economic Strategy
Protectionist is used to describe actions aimed at safeguarding local industries from global competition.
The country adopted protectionist tactics to nurture its fledgling tech industry.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Debate
Discussions around protectionism often involve politics, where it may be supported or opposed.
During the debate, the candidate argued against the opponent's protectionist views.
Pro Tip 3/3Trade Barriers
Protectionist actions typically involve tariffs or quotas that make importing goods harder and more expensive.
The government introduced protectionist barriers to boost domestic sales.
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What is international...
of things we can do that would help the developing world that aren't about it changing trade policies in wealthy countries would benefit people in developing countries right now we encourage the developing world to embrace free trade to abandon protectionist barriers while the
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Gordon Brown on global...
Well, of course national identity remains important. But it's not at the expense of people accepting their global responsibilities. And I think one of the problems of recession is that people become more protectionist, they look in on themselves,
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The "bottom billion" -...
aid is part of the solution but what else did you do well you tore up your trade policy and totally reversed it before the war America had been highly protectionist after the war you open your markets to
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What is international...
of things we can do that would help the developing world that aren't about it changing trade policies in wealthy countries would benefit people in developing countries right now we encourage the developing world to embrace free trade to abandon protectionist barriers while the
Video examples
Gordon Brown on global...
Well, of course national identity remains important. But it's not at the expense of people accepting their global responsibilities. And I think one of the problems of recession is that people become more protectionist, they look in on themselves,
Video examples
The "bottom billion" -...
aid is part of the solution but what else did you do well you tore up your trade policy and totally reversed it before the war America had been highly protectionist after the war you open your markets to
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Ben Sasse
American Politician
Look at trade and automation: two competing but slightly overlapping forces in the shrinking of the duration of jobs right now. We have to be able to talk honestly about how disrupted this world is going to be, and it is crazy to mislead people and say we're going to bring back all of the big factory jobs by creating a protectionist regime.
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Ha-Joon Chang
South Korean Economist
Basically, the myth is that America has been founded on the free market; the government has done very little; it has thrived under free trade. But actually, if you look at the history, this is actually the country that has succeeded most with protectionist policies.
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Manmohan Singh
Indian Statesman
Protectionism is a very real danger. It is understandable that in times of a severe downturn protectionist pressures mount but the lessons of history are clear. If we give in to protectionist pressures, we will only send the world into a downward spiral.
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John Ralston Saul
Canadian Author
What nobody wants to discuss is whether or not the black-and-white argument about trade - you're either a free trader or you're a protectionist - is the right one. It's the old 19th century argument.
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Frans Timmermans
Dutch Politician
If we do not counter the argument that most radical nationlists use, which is, 'To protect is to be protectionist,' if we don't counter that argument, all of our economies will suffer.
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Jose Manuel Barroso
Portuguese Politician
There's a tendency in many politicians to become inward-looking, more protectionist, more nationalistic and more defensive, in the bad sense of the word.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg
English Politician
We must be out of the protectionist common external tariff, which mainly protects inefficient E.U. industries at the cost to British consumers.
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Mike Pompeo
American Politician
Protectionist politicians cannot stand the notion of a fossil-fuel-rich America maintaining record levels of production through exports.
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Wilbur Ross
American Businessman
China is the most protectionist country of the very large countries. They talk more about free trade than they actually practice.
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Priti Patel
British Politician
We can do a much better job free of protectionist Europeans.
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Ben Sasse
American Politician
Look at trade and automation: two competing but slightly overlapping forces in the shrinking of the duration of jobs right now. We have to be able to talk honestly about how disrupted this world is going to be, and it is crazy to mislead people and say we're going to bring back all of the big factory jobs by creating a protectionist regime.
Quote examples
Ha-Joon Chang
South Korean Economist
Basically, the myth is that America has been founded on the free market; the government has done very little; it has thrived under free trade. But actually, if you look at the history, this is actually the country that has succeeded most with protectionist policies.
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Manmohan Singh
Indian Statesman
Protectionism is a very real danger. It is understandable that in times of a severe downturn protectionist pressures mount but the lessons of history are clear. If we give in to protectionist pressures, we will only send the world into a downward spiral.
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John Ralston Saul
Canadian Author
What nobody wants to discuss is whether or not the black-and-white argument about trade - you're either a free trader or you're a protectionist - is the right one. It's the old 19th century argument.
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Frans Timmermans
Dutch Politician
If we do not counter the argument that most radical nationlists use, which is, 'To protect is to be protectionist,' if we don't counter that argument, all of our economies will suffer.
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Jose Manuel Barroso
Portuguese Politician
There's a tendency in many politicians to become inward-looking, more protectionist, more nationalistic and more defensive, in the bad sense of the word.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg
English Politician
We must be out of the protectionist common external tariff, which mainly protects inefficient E.U. industries at the cost to British consumers.
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Mike Pompeo
American Politician
Protectionist politicians cannot stand the notion of a fossil-fuel-rich America maintaining record levels of production through exports.
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Wilbur Ross
American Businessman
China is the most protectionist country of the very large countries. They talk more about free trade than they actually practice.
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Priti Patel
British Politician
We can do a much better job free of protectionist Europeans.
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