trading obstruction
[/ˈtreɪdɪŋ əbˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounpl: trading obstructions
obstrução comercial
1. A barrier, restriction, or impediment that prevents or hinders the free exchange of goods, services, or securities in a market or between trading parties
The new tariffs created a trading obstruction that reduced exports by 15%.
As novas tarifas criaram uma obstrução comercial que reduziu as exportações em 15%.
2. In financial markets, any action or regulation that impedes the normal flow of transactions or market operations
Currency controls represent a trading obstruction for international investors.
Os controles cambiais representam uma obstrução comercial para investidores internacionais.
3. A legal or procedural barrier that prevents or delays commercial transactions
Bureaucratic requirements can constitute a trading obstruction in developing markets.
Os requisitos burocráticos podem constituir uma obstrução comercial em mercados em desenvolvimento.
This term is primarily used in international trade, economics, and legal contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in discussions about trade agreements (MERCOSUL, bilateral agreements) and government trade policies. The concept is central to understanding trade disputes at the WTO and regional trade negotiations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
remove trading obstructions
face trading obstructions
eliminate trade barriers
navigate through trading obstructions
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