1. International trade that is shielded from competition through tariffs, quotas, subsidies, or other trade barriers imposed by a government
The country's protected trade policies were designed to support domestic industries.
As políticas de comércio protegido do país foram elaboradas para apoiar as indústrias domésticas.
2. Trade involving goods or services that receive legal protection or special status under trade agreements
Protected trade in agricultural products often includes government subsidies.
O comércio protegido de produtos agrícolas frequentemente inclui subsídios governamentais.