EghtesadOnline: Protectionism undertaken by a government to restrict international trade, often done with the intention of protecting local businesses and jobs from foreign competition, hurts Iranian consumers.

EghtesadOnline: Industry, Mining and Trade minister announced on Wednesday that his ministry is preparing a list of goods produced in Iran to the extent that meets or exceeds the country's needs, in order that their imports will be curbed.

EghtesadOnline: If Iran intends to join the World Trade Organization, it should embark on reducing customs tariffs, rolling back protectionism and make its markets more competitive, an international investment adviser says.