In a sentence
Six example sentences with protectionist, each labelled with its topic.
The senator was a lifelong protectionist, arguing at every hearing that tariffs on steel kept regional mills alive.
Economics
As a protectionist, the chancellor pushed grain duties that pleased landowners and raised bread prices in every city.
History
One protectionist on the trade committee delayed the agreement for months by demanding quotas on imported timber.
Politics
The steel firm's chairman was a vocal protectionist who lobbied every minister for quotas on imported beams.
Business
Shares of exporters fell the day a known protectionist was appointed to run the trade ministry.
Finance
As a protectionist, the lawyer specialised in tariff cases, arguing that each import duty shielded a domestic mill.
Law
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