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protected trade

[/prəˈtɛktɪd treɪd/]
nounpl: protected trades
comércio protegido
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.
Synonyms
protectionismshielded traderegulated traderestricted trade
Antonyms
free tradeunrestricted tradeopen trade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comércio protegido
Standard usage in economic and trade discussions
Portugal
comércio protegido
Used in formal economic and political contexts
General
negócio protegido
Alternative form emphasizing the business aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

trade barriers
tariff protection
protectionist measures
domestic industry protection
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