Trump Trade Rep Says Washington 'Not Going to Tolerate' Retaliation as Tariff Deadline Looms The United States has been criticized for its protectionist trade policies in recent years.
The label "protectionism" carries a whiff of nostalgia, evoking memories of a bygone era when governments shielded their industries from foreign competition. U. S.
Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer recently stated that Washington will not tolerate any form of retaliation from Canada if the U. S.