Protectionism Definition & Meaning

protectionism
noun
  1. the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition

"Protectionism" in song lyrics

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  • "The latest in trade policy is data protectionism"
    Reuters — Reuters

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