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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