Analysis of protectionist approaches in Turkey's foreign trade policy

In this study, the protectionist policies implemented by Türkiye, which prefers the free trade approach in foreign trade, are examined and the results of these policies are evaluated. In the study, both the meanings of protectionism in the historical process and country examples were examined. Thus, protectionist policies are discussed in terms of their theoretical origins and practices. After the conceptual framework of protectionism was formed, Turkish foreign policy was tried to be analyzed. Considering the policies implemented during and after the crisis, it is observed that Türkiye is a country that applies foreign trade defense tools when necessary and tries to keep them within the boundaries of international law. The implementation of the anti-dumping measures against unfair competition in foreign trade by Türkiye in 2018 on a sectoral basis and the termination if the violation is corrected also supports this idea. It is observed that the Turkish foreign trade policy is result-oriented and the measures taken generally eliminate the damage caused by unfair competition. However, it is also understood that Türkiye's import-limiting policies to prevent unfair competition do not always support exports. For this reason, it is considered that Türkiye, acting on the basis of the principle of reciprocity in international trade, should focus on the fact that its protectionist foreign trade policy results in an increase in exports. Keywords: Global Trade, Foreign Trade Policy, Protectionism, Non-Tariff Tools, AntiDumping