<P> Protectionism is the economic policy of restricting imports from other countries through methods such as tariffs on imported goods , import quotas , and a variety of other government regulations . Proponents claim that protectionist policies shield the producers , businesses , and workers of the import - competing sector in the country from foreign competitors . However , they also reduce trade and adversely affect consumers in general ( by raising the cost of imported goods ) , and harm the producers and workers in export sectors , both in the country implementing protectionist policies , and in the countries protected against . </P>
2 . what are the reasons states impose protectionists policies on other countries
shield the producers , businesses , and workers of the import - competing sector in the country from foreign competitors