customs barrier
[/ˈkʌstəmz ˈbæriər/]
nounpl: customs barriers
barreira alfandegária
1. A trade restriction imposed by a government to control the flow of goods across its borders, typically through tariffs, quotas, or import duties
The government erected a customs barrier to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
O governo ergueu uma barreira alfandegária para proteger as indústrias domésticas da competição estrangeira.
2. Any regulatory or bureaucratic obstacle that impedes the free movement of goods between countries or regions
Trade negotiations aimed to reduce customs barriers between member nations.
As negociações comerciais visavam reduzir as barreiras alfandegárias entre os países membros.
In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, this term is primarily used in formal trade, economic, and diplomatic contexts. It reflects concerns about economic protectionism versus free trade, particularly relevant in discussions about MERCOSUL (South American trade bloc) and international commerce agreements. The term gained prominence during trade negotiations and discussions about economic integration in the Americas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break down customs barriers
erect/raise a customs barrier
remove/lift customs barriers
customs barrier to trade
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