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
The speech was notable in that Macron delivered it with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the audience and as not only France, but countries around the globe are dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump's fluctuating tariff threats.
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David Rising, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
Among those opposing the hiked tariffs is the Can Manufacturers Institute.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
The uncertainty of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy has so far helped bitcoin more than hurt it – the initial sell-off in risk assets after Trump’s tariffs were unveiled in April pulled it down to about $76,000, but bitcoin still finished the month up 13.5%.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 31 May 2025
The bill is supported by 82 senators from both sides of the aisle and would impose a 500% tariff on goods imported from countries that buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other products.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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David Rising, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
Among those opposing the hiked tariffs is the Can Manufacturers Institute.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
The uncertainty of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy has so far helped bitcoin more than hurt it – the initial sell-off in risk assets after Trump’s tariffs were unveiled in April pulled it down to about $76,000, but bitcoin still finished the month up 13.5%.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 31 May 2025
The bill is supported by 82 senators from both sides of the aisle and would impose a 500% tariff on goods imported from countries that buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other products.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tariff
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But the tax bill would basically kill the two tax credits that have done the most to enable the surge of solar power.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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Tucked within President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill, which the House narrowly passed on Thursday, is a proposal to increase a tax that some universities pay on the investment returns of their endowments from 1.4% to as high as 21% for some of the most elite colleges in the country.—
Brad Brooks,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The moves came after Trump announced—and then walked back—sweeping global tariffs against almost every U.S. trading partner, with China facing the steepest levies.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Under the agreement, the U.S. reduced tariffs on Chinese goods to about 30% from 145%, while China reduced its levies on American imports to 10%.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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“Tariff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tariff. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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