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'''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. | '''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. | ||
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| + | ==Protectionist Political Parties in the United States== | ||
| + | * [[Federalist Party]] (defunct) | ||
| + | * [[Whig Party]] (defunct) | ||
| + | * [[Republican Party]] (in the early 20th century) | ||
| + | * [[Reform Party]] | ||
| + | * [[Constitution Party]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 01:32, 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 (defunct)
- Whig Party (defunct)
- Republican Party (in the early 20th century)
- Reform Party
- Constitution Party