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a payment that must be made to the government in order to import or export certain goods
The Townshend Acts, which imposed a tariff on many goods imported to North America, indirectly led to the American Revolution.
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Recent Examples of tariffs
Whether tariffs, labor or tax cuts, or a tepid outlook on interest rate cuts, people hope for a better year, with a dose of what's next.
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Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Prices for many consumer goods will go up if tariffs are established on imports from certain countries.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition to the threat of tariffs, the avocado industry is facing challenges such as climate change and the fact that avocados require large amounts of water to grow.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Here's what to know about avocados, tariffs, and why so many avocados are grown in Mexico.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Putting tariffs on components could add $600 to $2,500 per vehicle on parts from Mexico, Canada and China, according to estimates in a Wells Fargo analyst note.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Potential tariffs on vehicles and automotive parts are particularly alarming for the province of Ontario, the epicenter of Canada’s auto industry.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
With the prospect of tariffs hanging over the entire industry, many designers’ websites now note prices may rise.
—James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Prices for many consumer goods will go up if tariffs are established on imports from certain countries.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition to the threat of tariffs, the avocado industry is facing challenges such as climate change and the fact that avocados require large amounts of water to grow.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Here's what to know about avocados, tariffs, and why so many avocados are grown in Mexico.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Putting tariffs on components could add $600 to $2,500 per vehicle on parts from Mexico, Canada and China, according to estimates in a Wells Fargo analyst note.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Potential tariffs on vehicles and automotive parts are particularly alarming for the province of Ontario, the epicenter of Canada’s auto industry.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
With the prospect of tariffs hanging over the entire industry, many designers’ websites now note prices may rise.
—James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Tariffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tariffs. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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