Why do countries use protectionism?

Related questions

1. Is Venezuela safe?
2. Why are there shortages in Venezuela?
3. What is protectionism and why would a country base trade policy on it explain at least two reasons?
4. Which country is rich in minerals in the world?
5. Is it safe to travel to Venezuela?
6. Is there a lot of poverty in Venezuela?
7. How is the resource curse defined?
8. What is Dutch disease syndrome?
9. What is the difference between protectionism and free trade?
10. What is the resource curse or Dutch disease?

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