noun
protectionist policy; protectionism
Refers to government policies that protect domestic industries from foreign competition, such as tariffs and import restrictions.
政府は国内産業を守るために保護政策を導入した。
The government introduced protectionist policies to protect domestic industries.
自由貿易と保護政策のどちらが経済成長に良いか議論されている。
There is debate over whether free trade or protectionism is better for economic growth.