trade barrier

• Restricción o regulación impuesta por un gobierno que limita o controla el comercio internacional, como aranceles, cuotas o embargos, con el fin de proteger industrias nacionales o influir en la política económica.

A government-imposed restriction or regulation that limits or controls international trade, such as tariffs, quotas, or embargoes, designed to protect domestic industries or influence economic policy.

1. B2formal

   A government-imposed restriction on the free exchange of goods and services between countries.

   barrera comercial

   • Tariffs are a common type of trade barrier used to protect domestic industries.
   • The country removed several trade barriers to encourage foreign investment.
   • Quotas on imported goods act as a trade barrier, limiting the quantity of products.

2. Non-tariff obstacleC1formal

   Any regulation, policy, or procedure that makes international trade more difficult or expensive, excluding tariffs.

   barrera no arancelaria

   • Complex customs procedures can be a significant non-tariff trade barrier.
   • Stringent safety standards for imported food often serve as a trade barrier.
   • Intellectual property laws can sometimes create a trade barrier for digital products.