The state's protectionist laws were a problem.

If Japan forces us into these protectionist laws, our economy's going down the tubes just as sure as I'm stand-ing here.

Some leading members of Congress have called for protectionist laws to curb imports.

The debate had been caused by a number of protectionist laws, destined to protect the prices of grains, beef, wine, etc.

But the downturn could be extended if Congress enacts protectionist laws in an effort to trim the nation's trade deficit, he said.

By 1985, their campaign had acquired sufficient traction for Congress to begin considering passing protectionist laws.

Eight million or more American jobs are at risk if we put protectionist laws into effect.

An even better policy would be to scrap protectionist laws.

Foreign companies were locked out of the Japanese market and strict protectionist laws were enacted.

A number of protectionist laws passed by the government in 1890s and early 20th Century lead to an increase in industrial output.