trade barrier

• Restrição ou regulamentação imposta por um governo que limita ou controla o comércio internacional, como tarifas, cotas ou embargos, com o objetivo de proteger indústrias nacionais ou influenciar a política econômica.

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.

   Barreira 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.

   Barreira não tarifária

   • 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.