1. Government policies and measures designed to shield domestic industries from foreign competition, typically through tariffs, quotas, or subsidies
The country implemented trade protection measures to support its struggling manufacturing sector.
O país implementou medidas de proteção comercial para apoiar seu setor manufatureiro em dificuldades.
2. The practice of restricting imports to protect local businesses and jobs
Trade protection policies can lead to higher prices for consumers.
As políticas de proteção comercial podem levar a preços mais altos para os consumidores.