👉 Protectionism, also known as protectionist trade policies, is a set of economic policies that aim to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. These policies can include tariffs, quotas, and other forms of export controls designed to limit imports or increase domestic production.
The purpose of protectionism is to ensure the national interest by preventing foreign companies from entering the domestic market and reducing the cost of imported goods. It often involves government intervention in foreign trade to protect domestic industries against foreign competition, such as imposing taxes on
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