Synonyms of tariffs

tariffs

noun

plural of tariff

as in levies

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.

Related Words

• levies
• taxes
• duties
• customs
• impositions
• excises
• imposts
• income taxes
• tolls
• property taxes
• poll taxes
• tributes
• sales taxes
• capitations
• surtaxes
• withholding taxes
• assessments
• personal taxes
• direct taxes
• surcharges
• hidden taxes
• sin taxes
• estate taxes
• single taxes
• value-added taxes
• inheritance taxes
• death taxes
• supertaxes
• flat taxes
• proportional taxes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tariffs

Officials would also not get ahead of Trump on fentanyl, which triggered the first round of tariffs against China last year. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026

Canada is slapping hefty counter-tariffs on farm machinery, such as combine parts, mowing equipment and livestock trailers. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

That in turn has helped their stock prices remain relatively strong despite worries about war, inflation and tariffs. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Chinese state media did not immediately note Bessent's comments, but a spokesperson for China's Commerce Ministry told reporters this morning that the two sides had discussed plans for lowering tariffs. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Last year, immigration raids and tariffs hung over the celebration causing the event and mas bands to make adjustments. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Throughout their 10 years in business, the founders have dealt with their fair share of obstacles, from the COVID-19 pandemic to tariffs. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Growing voter concerns over rising prices, tariffs and the cost of fuel, triggered by the war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have presented a challenge for many Republican candidates ahead of the elections in November. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Trump’s tariffs worsened inflation by raising the price of imports, and wages seem to be falling behind inflation. — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026