Tariffs

/ˈtærɪfs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Taxes or duties imposed by a government on imported or exported goods.
    The government increased tariffs on steel to protect domestic manufacturers.

Forms

  • tariff

Commentary

Tariffs often serve as a tool of trade policy to regulate commerce and protect domestic industries.

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