trade barrier

• Restriction ou réglementation imposée par un gouvernement qui limite ou contrôle le commerce international, comme les tarifs douaniers, les quotas ou les embargos, afin de protéger les industries nationales ou d'influencer la politique économique.

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.

   Barrière commerciale

   • 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.

   Barrière non tarifaire

   • 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.