21.   Last month, trade ministers from Europe, Japan, the United States and Canada also criticized protectionist measures by developing countries, especially in their auto markets.

22.   One of the resolutions called for the countries of Latin America to act together against the agricultural subsidies and protectionist measures practiced by the European Union.

23.   Russia should adopt protectionist measures to support domestic carmakers and prevent a flood of used cars from Europe, President Vladimir Putin told government officials and auto industry leaders.

24.   Russian officials insisted that the ban on U.S. poultry was not a protectionist measure, but simply reflected health concerns.

25.   She said Kostunica plans to liberalize trade and remove protectionist measures built up during a decade when the country was ostracized.

26.   Some have claimed the hormone ban is a protectionist measure to keep U.S. beef out.

27.   Some officials at the meeting said Russia should impose protectionist measures to protect domestic industries or increase taxes foreign goods.

28.   They said they rejected any protectionist measures.

29.   He also has reserved the option to respond in kind to US protectionist measures.

30.   If the meeting produces a closing statement, Traslosheros said, it should include a strong rebuke against protectionist measures, but without mentioning the United States specifically.