Shielding an economy by protecting it from foreign imports and favouring local produce.
Protectionist
Fact of the Day
17th century butchers could be fined for killing bulls without baiting them first. Baiting was thought to improve the quality of the meat.
Quote of the Day
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
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~ Martin Luther King
On This Day
1660 Charles II marched into London and was restored to the throne after 11 years in exile.