Trade restrictions refer to the limitations placed on import and export activities between two or more countries. They are often implemented by governments to protect domestic industries and regulate the flow of goods and services. There are several synonyms for trade restrictions, including trade barriers, import/export controls, trade embargoes, and import tariffs. Trade barriers are obstacles that restrict the free flow of goods and services between countries, while import/export controls refer to the government policies that regulate the movement of goods in and out of a country. Trade embargoes are the complete prohibition of trade with a particular country or region, and import tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods.