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: President Donald Trump’s top advisers girded conservative activists for battle with the nation’s political and media establishments to deliver his campaign agenda of trade protection, immigration limits and a shrinking of government regulation.

EghtesadOnline: The summit of BRICS nations in China is expected to reach consensus on opposing trade protectionism , China’s Vice Trade Minister Wang Shouwen said on Sunday.

EghtesadOnline: China's factory activity expanded faster than expected in February as domestic and export demand picked up, adding to signs that the global economy is regaining momentum even as fears grow of a surge in trade protectionism .

EghtesadOnline: Amazon.com Inc warned on Friday that government actions to bolster domestic companies against foreign competition could hurt its business, in a possible reference to U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda.