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.
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Recent Examples of tariffs
Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — long seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.
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Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Meloni is astonished and defiant Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — who has long been seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
China’s recent decision to scrap tariffs on African imports led to an 18% jump in bilateral trade, a surge that comes as both China and the US vie for influence on the continent, especially in terms of control of Africa’s key mineral resources.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
European leaders also live in fear of additional punitive tariffs.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Even as the war with Iran appears to wind down and oil prices reverse, tariffs and spending on artificial intelligence continue to push price growth higher, said Krishna Guha, head of economics at Evercore ISI financial group.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Covid, tariffs, post-pandemic inflation, drought, and now war.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Wiseman said Canadian officials are more concerned currently with sector-specific tariffs of up to 50 percent on products like steel, aluminum and light motor vehicles.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Some say tariffs have driven up costs.
—Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Meloni is astonished and defiant Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — who has long been seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
China’s recent decision to scrap tariffs on African imports led to an 18% jump in bilateral trade, a surge that comes as both China and the US vie for influence on the continent, especially in terms of control of Africa’s key mineral resources.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
European leaders also live in fear of additional punitive tariffs.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Even as the war with Iran appears to wind down and oil prices reverse, tariffs and spending on artificial intelligence continue to push price growth higher, said Krishna Guha, head of economics at Evercore ISI financial group.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Covid, tariffs, post-pandemic inflation, drought, and now war.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Wiseman said Canadian officials are more concerned currently with sector-specific tariffs of up to 50 percent on products like steel, aluminum and light motor vehicles.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Some say tariffs have driven up costs.
—Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tariffs
Noun
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In these cases, debt collectors can use tools, like lawsuits, garnishments and levies, to try to recover what they're owed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Florida property tax levies have increased by more than 40% in the last three years, rising faster than population and inflation.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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“Tariffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tariffs. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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