economic war

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

A situation in which countries harm each other's trade or economy.

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  • The two nations are engaged in a fierce economic war over trade tariffs.
  • Analysts warned that escalating sanctions could lead to an all-out economic war.
  • Many fear that the current trade dispute might eventually become a full-blown economic war.
  • The country's policies were seen as an act of economic war by its neighbors.
  • Developing nations often suffer the most during an economic war between major powers.
  • Historically, an economic war can sometimes precede military conflict.
  • Preventing an economic war requires careful diplomacy and mutual understanding.
  • The government implemented new measures to counter what it called an economic war against its industries.
  • Companies are bracing for the impact of a potential economic war.
  • The imposition of import quotas was interpreted as the first shot in an economic war.