The use of resources to convince a government to restrict trade in a particular product is called:

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Rent-seeking involves seeking to increase one's share of existing wealth without creating new wealth. In the context of trade, it refers to efforts by companies or industries to convince the government to enact policies (like tariffs or quotas) that restrict competition and increase their profits, without necessarily benefiting the consumers or the economy as a whole.

The Use of Resources to Convince a Government to Restrict