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==Protectionist Political Parties in the United States== | ==Protectionist Political Parties in the United States== | ||
| − | * [[Federalist Party]] ( | + | * [[Federalist Party]] (historical) |
| − | * [[Whig Party]] ( | + | * [[Whig Party]] (historical) |
* [[Republican Party]] (in the early 20th century) | * [[Republican Party]] (in the early 20th century) | ||
* [[Reform Party]] | * [[Reform Party]] | ||
Revision as of 01:34, May 19, 2008
Protectionism refers to protecting domestic workers and businesses against competition by foreign businesses. The term is often used in a pejorative sense to criticize tariffs and other measures that have the effect of helping Americans in an economic sense.
Protectionist Political Parties in the United States
- Federalist Party (historical)
- Whig Party (historical)
- Republican Party (in the early 20th century)
- Reform Party
- Constitution Party