ZALIS GLOSSARY: protectionism


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Protectionism

Description of Protectionism
Actions taken by a government to prevent imports from destroying domestic producers.

Notes:
Governments that impose tariffs, quotas, or any other type of tax on imports are taking on a policy of protectionism.