Protectionism
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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.
Protectionist Political in the United States
- Federalist Party (defunct) - Whig Party (defunct) - Republican Party (during the early 19th century) - Reform Party - Constitution Party