mercantilism

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“The advent of sailing ships led to mercantilism, and shaped capitalism.”

From Washington Times

It believes the only way to woo White working-class voters is to engage in a set of Trump-lite economic policies — chiefly protectionism and mercantilism.

From Washington Post

China has apparently demonstrated that mercantilism can be an effective economic strategy.

From New York Times

Tai said she plans to hold “frank” conversations with Chinese officials and warned that the United States would take “all steps necessary” to defend workers against fallout from Beijing’s mercantilism.

From Washington Post

Schumer’s concerns have since broadened beyond currency issues to the theft of intellectual property and, more generally, to what he calls China’s “mercantilism.”

From Washington Post