Protectionism

Definition: Protectionism is an economic policy where a country uses various methods such as tariffs, quotas, subsidies and regulations to restrict imports and to shield its domestic industries and jobs. Its main aim is to promote domestic producers in the production of goods and services and to protect them against foreign competitors.
Typical protectionist policies are tariffs, quotas, subsidies, regulations and administrative barriers.

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