Menem signed a 122-point decree on Oct. 31 which swept away 40 years of Peronist-originated protectionist practices restricting trade and economic activity.

Indeed, the trade body could do a lot of good if its proceedings bring domestic pressure to bear on protectionist practices that reward special interests at the expense of ordinary consumers.

We hope that the United States will regain its credibility on issues of trade by eliminating its two most egregious protectionist practices: those relating to cotton and sugar.

"People can all say they are free traders without having to change current protectionist practices."

The Marrakesh accord tries to limit this protectionist practice.

Yet Singapore has not engaged in protectionist practices, but continued to maintain its free trade regime.

The right conditions for development will never be created if we agree to protectionist practices.

A tendency to protectionist practices is already hurting EU businesses.

Some countries have resorted to protectionist practices, while others are trying to liberalise trade.

Clearly this type of argument is sometimes used to conceal protectionist commercial practices.