1.The rise of protectionism in recent years has created barriers to international trade and poses a threat to the global economy.
近年来保护主义的崛起已经为国际贸易设置了壁垒，并对全球经济构成了威胁。
2.While some argue that protectionism is necessary to safeguard domestic industries, others maintain that it impedes the development of free trade and harms the interests of consumers.
虽然有些人认为保护主义对于保护国内产业是必要的，但其他人则认为它阻碍了自由贸易的发展并损害了消费者的利益。
3.The increase in protectionist measures has led to a surge in trade disputes and a deterioration in global trade relations.
保护主义措施的增加导致了贸易争端的激增和全球贸易关系的恶化。
4.Proponents of protectionism argue that it protects domestic workers and businesses from foreign competition, but critics maintain that it erects barriers to the free flow of goods and services.
保护主义的支持者认为它保护国内工人和企业免受外国竞争的威胁，但批评者则认为它阻碍了商品和服务的自由流动。
5.The protectionist policies implemented by some countries have led to a rise in tariffs and non-tariff barriers, which have negative impacts on both exporters and importers.
一些国家实施的贸易保护主义政策导致关税和非关税壁垒的增加，这对出口商和进口商都产生了负面影响。
6.While some argue that protectionism is a necessary response to unfair trade practices by other countries, others maintain that it is counterproductive and undermines the rules-based trading system.
虽然有些人认为保护主义是对其他国家不公平贸易做法的必要回应，但其他人则认为它会产生相反的效果，破坏了基于规则的贸易体系。
7.The protectionist measures adopted by some countries have led to retaliatory actions by other countries, resulting in a tit-for-tat cycle of restrictions and reprisals.
一些国家采取的贸易保护主义措施导致其他国家的报复行动，从而形成限制和报复的针锋相对的循环。
8.Proponents of protectionism claim that it protects domestic industries from foreign competition and fosters the development of local economies, but critics maintain that it stifles innovation and undermines the long-term competitiveness of domestic industries.
保护主义的支持者声称它保护国内产业免受外国竞争的威胁，并促进当地经济的发展，但批评者则认为它扼杀了创新并削弱了国内产业的长期竞争力。
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