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noun
A government-induced restriction on international trade.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, economics, finance, sciences, trading
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Synonyms: barrier to trade
Antonyms: none provided
noun
any regulation or policy that restricts international trade
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: import barrier
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: protectionism
Narrower terms: quota, embargo, trade embargo, trade stoppage
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