Commercial Policy

/kəˈmɜːrʃəl ˈpɒlɪsi/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A government's set of policies regulating commercial and trade activities with domestic and foreign entities.
    The country's commercial policy aimed to increase exports while protecting local industries.
  2. (n.) Rules and regulations governing tariffs, trade agreements, and import-export restrictions enacted by a state.
    The new commercial policy introduced stricter tariffs on imported goods to support local manufacturers.

Forms

  • commercial policy

Commentary

Commercial policy often intersects with international trade law, requiring careful drafting to balance protectionism and trade obligations.

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