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No. 13,255 in Spanish

proteccionismo

Protectionism: Economic policy of restricting imports to protect domestic industries.

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  • El gobierno aplica políticas de proteccionismo comercial para ayudar a las empresas locales.

    The government applies commercial protectionism policies to help local businesses.

    In this sentence, 'proteccionismo' refers to a governmental policy aimed at safeguarding local businesses and industries by restricting imports through tariffs or quotas.

  • El proteccionismo cultural busca preservar las tradiciones de una nación frente a influencias externas.

    Cultural protectionism seeks to preserve a nation's traditions against external influences.

    Here, 'proteccionismo' is used in a cultural context, denoting efforts to shield a nation's cultural heritage and identity from external or foreign elements.

  • Algunos economistas argumentan que el proteccionismo puede perjudicar el crecimiento económico a largo plazo.

    Some economists argue that protectionism can harm long-term economic growth.

    In this example, 'proteccionismo' is discussed critically, highlighting a perspective in economic theory that sees protectionist policies as potentially damaging to global trade and economic expansion.

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