protectionist

Example Sentences

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Canada’s economy shrank as it closed out 2025, yet still managed to show resilience against the U.S. administration’s protectionist shift.

From The Wall Street Journal

Business spending also has been relatively subdued, particularly in industries exposed to the shift toward protectionist trade policies by the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal

He responded to the Supreme Court decision by doubling down on his protectionist convictions.

From The Wall Street Journal

American trade has moved in a more durably protectionist direction.

From The Wall Street Journal

French President Emmanuel Macron insisted the new rules would be about "protecting our industry" without "being protectionist", by defending "certain strategic sectors, such as cleantech, chemicals, steel, cars or defence".

From Barron's