Counterprotection
Counterprotection refers to actions taken to defend against or mitigate the effects of protectionist trade policies. When one country imposes tariffs, quotas, or other trade barriers on imported goods, the targeted country may respond with its own set of retaliatory measures. These counterprotective actions are typically designed to exert economic pressure on the country that initiated the protectionism, aiming to compel a reversal of its policies or to neutralize their negative impact.
The implementation of counterprotection can take various forms, including imposing tariffs on specific goods from the
The effectiveness of counterprotection can vary significantly. It can sometimes lead to a de-escalation of trade