ClimateAugust 19, 2026

protectionist

pruh-TEK-shuh-nist

Definition

Relating to the policy of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition through trade barriers like tariffs, quotas, or strict regulations.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'protegere,' meaning 'to cover or protect,' combined with the suffix '-ist' to describe one who supports or practices that protective approach in economic policy.

In the news

BRICS nations labeled the EU’s carbon border tax as protectionist because they believe it unfairly restricts their ability to compete in European markets under the guise of climate policy.

BRICS challenges EU Carbon Border tax, warning of trade barriers for developing economies

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