noun🔗ShareProtectionnismeA system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations."The local toy company argued for protectionism, hoping tariffs on imported toys would help them sell more of their own products. "L'entreprise de jouets locale a plaidé pour le protectionnisme, espérant que les droits de douane sur les jouets importés les aideraient à vendre davantage leurs propres produits.economybusinessgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading