die Exportbeschränkung
Translation
export restriction, export limitation
Examples
Die Regierung verhängte eine Exportbeschränkung für Stahl.
The government imposed an export restriction on steel.
Die Exportbeschränkung wurde nach einem Monat aufgehoben.
The export restriction was lifted after one month.
Grammar Patterns
an export restriction ((on sth.)) an export restriction on sth. The government imposed an export restriction on steel.
to impose/lift an export restriction The export restriction was lifted.
Similar Words
Ausfuhrverbot (export ban), Handelshemmnis (trade barrier)
Etymology
A compound of 'Export' (export) and 'Beschränkung' (restriction). 'Beschränkung' comes from 'schränken' (to limit).
Memory Tips
Imagine putting a 'shrank' (like the German word 'Schrank' for cabinet) to block exports, creating a restriction.