Meaning & use

tariff

noun·Academic

A tax imposed by a government on goods imported from or exported to another country.

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The new tariff on steel imports raised prices for domestic manufacturers.

Two countries reached a deal to lower tariffs on agricultural products.

A note on using this word

Used mainly in trade and economics; can also mean a scheduled list of prices or charges, as in a hotel or utility tariff.

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dutylevy

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