protectionism
tarriff
example
A tariff is a tax on imports or exports between sovereign states. It is a form of regulation of foreign trade and a policy that taxes foreign products to encourage or safeguard domestic industry.
is a fee for bringing steel into the U.S.A
quotas
A quota is a government-imposed trade restriction that limits the number or monetary value of goods that a country can import or export during a particular period.
example
Is the amount of sales a sales person is supposed to make each month
embargo
is a government order that restricts commerce with a specified country or the exchange of specific goods.
example
the trade ban in place that prevents the US from trading cuba.
tech and safety standars
subsidies
a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.
example
when the goverment gives money to a farmer to plant a specific farm crop
Your standards define how your company acts, which, in turn, builds trust in your brand. They can be guidelines that describe quality, performance, safety, terminology, testing, or management systems, to name a few.
example
A technical standard may be developed privately or unilaterally, for example by a corporation, regulatory body, military, etc. Standards can also be developed by groups such as trade unions and trade associations.