adjective
- opposed to or working against free trade or international commerce
Usage: often used in political and economic contexts
noun
- a person or group that opposes free trade policies
Usage: less common than the adjective form
Examples
- The senator's antitrade stance angered business leaders who rely on exports.
- Antitrade sentiment has grown in regions affected by factory closures.
- The administration's antitrade policies included new tariffs on imported goods.
- Some antitrade advocates argue that domestic industries need protection from foreign competition.
- The political movement attracted antitrade voters concerned about job losses.