Commercial rivalries refer to competition between countries or companies for dominance in trade or commerce.
Think of commercial rivalries as competing food trucks at a festival. Each truck (country/company) wants to attract the most customers (trade) with their unique dishes (products/resources), leading to intense competition.
Trade Wars: A situation where countries try to damage each other's trade, typically by the imposition of tariffs or quota restrictions. These can be seen as more aggressive forms of commercial rivalries.
Protectionism: The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports. This is one strategy used during commercial rivalries.
Economic Nationalism: Policies and beliefs that prioritize domestic businesses and discourage foreign imports. This mindset often fuels commercial rivalries.
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