protectionist
noun
pro·tec·tion·ist
prə-ˈtek-sh(ə-)nist 
: an advocate of government economic protection for domestic producers through restrictions on foreign competitors
protectionist
adjective
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African calls for beneficiation, industrialization, and value addition were portrayed as economically naïve or protectionist.
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W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
Rising Chinese surpluses then fuel protectionist pressure abroad, and the subsequent pushback encourages Beijing to take further steps to increase its self-sufficiency.
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Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
By striking down protectionist laws, the Court can foster a fair, competitive marketplace.
—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
9 Mar. 2026
The couple's attorneys argue the law is protectionist, harms consumers by driving up costs, and benefits only the funeral industry.
—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
6 Feb. 2026
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W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
Rising Chinese surpluses then fuel protectionist pressure abroad, and the subsequent pushback encourages Beijing to take further steps to increase its self-sufficiency.
—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
By striking down protectionist laws, the Court can foster a fair, competitive marketplace.
—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
9 Mar. 2026
The couple's attorneys argue the law is protectionist, harms consumers by driving up costs, and benefits only the funeral industry.
—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Protectionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protectionist. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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