When Canada placed a tariff on barbecues made in China because of complaints that the Chinese government was subsidizing their manufacture, this was an example of a protectionist tariff.

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A protectionist tariff is put in place to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by raising the cost of importing goods. In this case, the tariff on barbecues made in China was put in place to protect Canadian manufacturers from subsidized foreign competition.

When Canada Placed a Tariff on Barbecues Made in China