Pragmatic protectionism may persist in many economies
A rise in protectionism globally reflects responses to short-term pressures over longer-term planning
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- Formal measures
- Less formal measures
- Political will waning
- Welfare concerns driving protectionism
- Threatened businesses lobby against competition
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