as in tax
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 tariff
Eswatini’s trade privileges with the US came under threat in April after it was included in Trump’s list of tariffs, facing a rate of 10% on its exports.
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Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
But now, macroeconomic factors such as global political instability and volatile tariff policies are increasingly affecting supply chains, market demand and the shape of the competitive landscape.
—Nikos Lemanis, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Other Asia-Pacific markets facing higher tariffs include Indonesia, which will be hit with a 32% excise duty, Bangladesh, which was slapped with a 35% duty, as well as Cambodia and Thailand, which are set for 36% tariff rates, the president's letters indicated.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 July 2025
Within hours, Trump announced fresh tariffs on five additional countries, including South Africa and Malaysia.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 July 2025
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Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
But now, macroeconomic factors such as global political instability and volatile tariff policies are increasingly affecting supply chains, market demand and the shape of the competitive landscape.
—Nikos Lemanis, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Other Asia-Pacific markets facing higher tariffs include Indonesia, which will be hit with a 32% excise duty, Bangladesh, which was slapped with a 35% duty, as well as Cambodia and Thailand, which are set for 36% tariff rates, the president's letters indicated.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 July 2025
Within hours, Trump announced fresh tariffs on five additional countries, including South Africa and Malaysia.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tariff
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Employees benefit directly from the company’s success – which helps retain and recruit talented employees – and employer contributions may also provide tax deductions.—
Mary Josephs,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The bill slashes funding for programs like Medicaid, places the burden of food stamp funding on individual states and provides significant tax cuts to the highest earners.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Most tourists coming from Africa, Latin America, and South America as well as select countries in Asia and the Middle East, will also be subject to the new $250 levy.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The Trump administration has rebuked criticism of its tariff approach, saying the flexibility affords White House officials leverage in trade negotiations with countries targeted by the levies.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 July 2025
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“Tariff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tariff. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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