trade barrier
noun
any regulation or policy that restricts international trade, especially tariffs, quotas, etc.
Words nearby trade barrier
trade,
trade acceptance,
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trade association,
trade balance,
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trade bill,
trade book,
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trade cycle
Cultural definitions for trade barriers
trade barriers
Tariffs, import quotas, customs regulations, and other disincentives meant to discourage international trade.
notes for trade barriers
Trade barriers are usually protectionist; that is, they are erected to protect domestic producers who would not be able to compete successfully with foreign producers in a
free market or in
free trade.