What does protectionist mean?

adj. favoring measures to protect a country's trade from foreign competition, such as imposing tariffs on imported goods

protectionist

🇺🇸 /prəˈtekʃənɪst/ 🇬🇧 /prəˈtekʃənɪst/

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favoring measures to protect a country's trade from foreign competition, such as imposing tariffs on imported goods

Critics argue that protectionist policies can lead to a decrease in overall economic growth.

favoring measures to protect a country's trade from foreign competition, such as imposing tariffs on imported goods